Fatal crash

A 30-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist died following a collision with a car in Sligo yesterday.

The incident happened at approximately 5.30pm on the N17 between Tubercurry and Charlestown.

The motorcyclist was brought to Sligo General Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

The road was closed following the accident and was not expected to re-open until today.

Witnesses can contact gardaí on 071 9189500.