Man in serious condition after motorcycle collides with bus

A motorcyclist in his thirties has been seriously injured after a crash at Birr, County Offaly.

The man's bike collided with a bus at about 2.30pm this afternoon just outside the town.

He was taken by ambulance to the Midlands Regional Hospital where he is in a serious condition.

The road has been closed for a technical examination, and gardaí are appealing for witnesses.