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24th Aug 2020

Teenager (17) dies following collision between bus and motorcycle in Dublin

Conor Heneghan

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Tragic news.

A male motorcyclist, aged 17, has died following a collision with a bus in Dublin on Sunday evening (23 August).

Gardaí in Finglas are investigating the fatal road traffic collision, which occurred at the junction of the R122 and the R108 St. Margaret’s, Road in Finglas, Dublin 11, at approximately 7.50pm on Sunday evening.

The motorcyclist was fatally injured when there was a collision between the motorbike he was driving and a bus.

The body of the deceased has been removed from the scene and a post-mortem will take place.

The male bus driver (aged 50) was uninjured but treated for shock at the scene.

The Garda Collision Investigators have conducted their investigation and the road has now reopened.

Gardaí are appealing to any road users who may have travelled the road and can assist them, or any drivers who may have dash cam footage, to contact them in Finglas Garda Station on 01 6667500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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