Motorcyclist in his 30s killed in Longford crash

The R198 road between Longford and Drumlish remains closed for a forensic examination of the site.

A motorcyclist in his 30s has been killed in a single-vehicle crash in Longford early this morning.

The crash happened around 1:15am at Kilnashee in Drumlish.

The R198 road between Longford and Drumlish remains closed as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examine the scene.

Traffic diversions are in place.

This incident brings the number of road fatalities in Ireland this year to 118.

Gardaí are urging witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage from the area at the time to come forward.

Information can be shared with Longford Garda Station at 043 335 0570, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.