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Motorcyclist dies following road crash in Co Donegal

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Buncrana Garda Station
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Buncrana Garda Station

A man in his 50s has died following a road crash in Co Donegal.

The collision involving the man's motorbike and a car happened shortly before 5.30pm at Castleforward on the main Burnfoot to Buncrana Road.

The man was taken to Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Derry but was pronounced dead there a short time later.

The driver of the car was not injured.

Gardaí say the coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination is to be carried out.

The road remains closed and diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Buncrana Garda Station on 074-9320540, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.