Motorcyclist dies after road collision

Dr Mary Ní Lochlainn said doctors and carers should look out for signs of confusion or strange behaviour in frail older people because it could be an early warning sign of Covid-19.

Gardaí are investigating two serious road collisions that took place yesterday.

Gardaí in Westmeath are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle yesterday evening near Mullingar.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Separately, a male cyclist in his 60s was seriously injured when he was struck by a car in the Syngefield area of Birr, Co Offaly, yesterday morning. He was transferred to Beaumont Hospital where his condition is understood to be serious.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Mullingar or Birr Garda Station, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111, or any garda station.