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The N78 at Clashduff in Co Kilkenny. Google Streetview

Man in his 20s killed in crash between motorbike and truck

The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash at Clashduff.

A MAN IN his 20s has died after his motorbike was involved in a crash with a truck in Co Kilkenny this morning. 

The crash happened at around 11am at Clashduff on the N78, north of Kilkenny city. 

Gardaí said the man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

His body has been removed to St Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny where a post mortem is due to take place.

A section of the road remains closed this afternoon and diversions are in place.

Witnesses are being asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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    Feb 28th 2019, 4:18 PM

    R.I.P to the deceased, Thoughts are with the deceased person’s family & the truck driver also.

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    Feb 28th 2019, 7:17 PM

    He was to have his 30th birthday party this weekend and was one of the nicest lads you could ever meet. Leaves behind a young child and wife. RIP

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    Feb 28th 2019, 4:47 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this tragic time. May he rest in peace xxx

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