Man dies after collision involving tractor and motorcycle in Mayo
by James CoxA man, aged in his 30s, has died following a collision involving a tractor and a motorcycle in County Mayo on Tuesday.
The collision occurred on the N59 between Mulranny and Newport at 8.30pm on Tuesday evening.
The driver of the motorcycle, a male in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has since been removed to the morgue at Mayo General Hospital.
The driver of the tractor was uninjured.
The road is closed in both directions and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses or any road users in the area who may have camera footage (dashcam footage) to contact Newport Gardaí on 098 41102, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.