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Rossnowlagh

Man dies after crash between motorbike and car in Co Donegal

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

A MAN IN his 20s has died after a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Co Donegal.

Shortly before 5pm yesterday, Easter Monday, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted following a collision on the R231 at Killinangle More, Rossnowlagh.

The motorcyclist, a man aged in his late 20s, was treated by medical personnel at the scene, but was pronounced dead a short time later.

The occupants of the car were uninjured.

The body of the deceased has since been removed to Sligo University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out. A report has been sent to the coroner.

The road at the crash site will remain closed overnight with local traffic diversions in place. A technical examination of the scene is to take place in the morning.

Investigating gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and are also appealing road users with video footage, including dash-cam, to make this available to them.

Anyone with information can contact Ballyshannon Garda Station on 071 9858530 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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