Gardai in Balbriggan are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the M1 South bound at approximately 1am this morning.
A male motorcyclist, age not confirmed, was fatally injured when he was involved in a collision with a truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to the City Morgue. The driver of the truck was uninjured.
The M1 South Bound at Junction 5 Balbriggan is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and diversions are in place. It is expected to reopen within the next hour.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 8020510, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
