Two men killed in motorcycle collision with truck on M50

Gardaí at the scene of the fatal road traffic collision on the M50 Northbound, pictured here from Coldcut Road over the M50. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

Two men have died in a collision with two motorcycles on a truck on the M50 on Friday afternoon.

The two motorcyclists, aged in their 50s and 60s, were pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was uninjured.

The incident occurred shortly before 2pm today.

Gardaí have urged the public not to share graphic images circulating online of the fatal collision.

An Garda Síochána is aware of graphic images of today's Fatal Road Traffic collision which are being shared across social media and messaging apps. An Garda Síochána appeals to everybody, DO NOT SHARE This Material, it is disrespectful to the deceased, their family and friends!!

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 3, 2022

The road, which was closed for a number of hours between Junction 9 and Junction 7 Northbound as Gardaí investigated the incident, has now reopened fully.

Forensic Collision Investigators have concluded a technical examination of the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward or who may have camera footage who were travelling on the M50 Northbound before Junction 9 prior to the road being closed or to any road users who may have passed the scene to please make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Lucan Garda Station on 01 6667300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.