Man killed in motorbike crash in Cork

One man has died and another has been seriously injured following an overnight motorbike crash in Cork city.

The accident happened at around 10.30pm on the North Ring Road near Murphy's Brewery.

The dead man is believed to have been driving the motorcycle, while the injured man was his pillion passenger.

Both men were in their 20s.

Gardaí say the motorbike had been reported stolen a short time before the accident.

The scene of the crash has been sealed off for technical examination and motorists are advised to expect long delays in the area during this morning's rush hour.