Teen Motorcyclist Killed And Passenger Seriously Injured In North Dublin Crash

A teen has been killed and his passenger seriously injured in a single vehicle road collision in Dublin today. 

The incident occurred at approximately 4.20pm at Clarehall in Dublin 17 when his motorbike crashed into a lamp post. 

The 18-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 23-year-old pillion passenger was taken to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.

We're currently attending an RTC with 2 fire engines @SwordsAmbulance & @UCDcems near the Clare Hall roundabout, traffic delays @LiveDrive pic.twitter.com/PTvlxjCNmQ

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) July 24, 2017

The road remains closed for examination. 

DUBLIN: Clarehall Rd (R139) remains closed eastbound between Northern Cross & R/A at Belmayne Ave following fatal https://t.co/sm8HWQCGPJ

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) July 24, 2017

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01-666 4200, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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