Motorcyclist killed in Dublin crash

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Dublin city.

The man, aged in his 30s, crashed on Constitution Hill in Dublin at approximately 2.20am.

Gardai said there was no other vehicle involved in the crash.

The man was moved from the scene to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Traffic diversions were in place on Thursday morning due to the closure of the road’s outbound lane for technical examination.

Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.

In a statement, they said: “Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling on Constitution Hill, Dublin 7, between 1.30am and 2.30am this morning are asked to make this footage available.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bridewell Garda Station on 01 666 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”