A motorcyclist, aged in his late 30s, has died in a road traffic collision in Co Clare.
The incident occurred at approximately 4.05pm on the northbound carriageway of the N18, between the Bunratty and Sixmilebridge junctions.
It is understood the motorcycle collided with a car travelling in the same direction. The driver of the car and four passengers were uninjured and did not require medical attention, Gardaí said.
Units of the Clare County Fire Rescue Service from Shannon station responded to the incident along with National Ambulance Service and Gardaí. Additional fire service units from Ennis station were also sent to the scene.
Efforts to resuscitate the injured man were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The N18 northbound has been closed at Junction 6, with diversions in place.
It is expected the road will remain closed for the next number of hours and possibly overnight while a forensic examination of the scene is carried out.
Gardaí in Shannon are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are appealing to anyone who was travelling on the N18 around the time of the collision to contact them.
Anyone with information, or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision is asked to contact Shannon Garda station on 061-365 900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.
