A motorcyclist in his early 40s has died while five other people are injured following a road traffic collision in Co Kilkenny.
Gardaí attended the scene after the fatal crash on the R712 in the townland of Blanch Field Park, Clifden, which involved a motorcycle and a car.
The road was closed to allow for a forensic investigation with local diversions in place.
The motorcyclist was fatally injured in the collision.Another two more male motorcyclists were also seriously injured in the incident and taken to Waterford Regional Hospital.
The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, and his two female passengers were taken to St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny with non-life threatening injuries.
Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses, and anyone who was travelling in the area between 4.30pm and 4.50pm is asked to contact investigating gardaí.
Road users who may have camera footage, including dash cam, and who were travelling in the area are also asked to make this available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda station on 056 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.