Very sad news.
Gardaí are investigating and appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in Waterford on Thursday night.
Shortly before 10pm, Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of a collision on the (R675) Tramore Road near Waterford city.
A 22-year-old man was fatally injured when his motorcycle struck a barrier.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford for a post-mortem examination and the local Coroner has been notified.
Garda forensic collision investigators are examining the scene and local traffic diversions are currently in place at the crash site.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Waterford Garda Station on 051-305300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
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