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Cyclist in his 80s dies following Co Kerry collision

Gardaí say the road is closed and a technical examination will be carried out (File image)
Gardaí say the road is closed and a technical examination will be carried out (File image)

A cyclist in his 80s has died following a road collision with a vehicle in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry.

The incident happened on the R569 road near the Church Grounds area at around 1.40pm.

The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and a post-mortem examination is due to take place.

Gardaí say the road is closed and a technical examination will be carried out.

They added that drivers travelling to and from Kenmare need to travel through Killarney and Moll's Gap on the N71 and added the road is not suitable for heavy vehicles.

Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the area between 1pm and 2pm are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.