Cyclist in serious condition after early-morning crash in Tralee

Cyclist taken to University Hospital Kerry after a collision with a car on the R551 in the early hours

Gardaí said emergency services were called to the scene on the R551 at Caherslee shortly after 1.30am

A cyclist in his 50s is in a serious condition after a collision with a car in Tralee in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Gardaí said emergency services were called to the scene on the R551 at Caherslee shortly after 1.30am, where the man was treated before being taken to University Hospital Kerry.

No other injuries were reported.

The road remains closed for a technical examination and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly road users who may have camera or dash-cam footage from the Caherslee area around the time of the incident. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.