Man killed in tragic crash between Cork and Waterford

A man has died in a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a car at Lisacrue, near Killeagh, on the N25 between Cork and Waterford.

It occurred at approximately 6.30pm today, Saturday, July 20 

The male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and was removed to Cork University Hospital.

The occupants of the car, a male and a female, both in their early 80s, were taken to Cork University Hospital as a precaution.

Forensic Collision Investigators are at the scene. The road is expected to stay closed overnight with local diversions in place.