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Motorcyclist in his 30s dies in crash on Kildare road
The collision between the motorcycle and a car happened just before 3pm today.
A MOTORCYLIST IN his 30s has died in a crash in Kildare this afternoon.
The crash happened just before 3pm on the R449 road in Celbridge, just off the M4, when the motorcycle and a car collided.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road remains closed as a forensic examination of the scene is carried out.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the crash to come forward; anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda station on 01 – 666 7800, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
The death brings to 20 the number of motorcyclists who have died on Ireland’s roads so far this year.
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