A motorcylist in his 50s has died in a single vehicle collision in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, this afternoon.
The incident happened at around 3.20pm on the N4 at Ballinalack.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
The N4 at Ballinalack is closed with local diversions in place and is expected to remain closed overnight.
Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested and they will attend the scene in the morning.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Road users travelling on the N4 in the Ballinalack area between 3pm and 3.30pm, who may have camera footage, are asked to share this with Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda station on 044 398 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
