Motorbike rider dies in road collision in Co Kerry

A motorbike rider has died following a road collision in Co Kerry.

Emergency services attended the scene of the two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a van, which occurred at Moyvane North, Listowel, at Saturday at around 7pm.

The male rider of the motorcycle, aged in his 40s, died at the scene.

The driver of the van, a man in his 70s, was taken to University Hospital Kerry, for treatment for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.

The scene of the collision is preserved while Garda forensic collision investigators conduct a technical examination.

Gardai in Listowel are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.