Fatal road accident at The Pigeons

A male motorcyclist has lost his life following a collision with three cars at The Pigeons on Saturday night.

Gardai in Glasson are appealing for witnesses following the accident at 8pm last night in which the 26-year-old man lost his life.

The injured man was treated by Emergency Services personnel at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later.

The N55 between Glasson and Tang was closed to traffic until early this morning. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station 090-6498550, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.