Man dies on Crumlin Road in early morning motorcycle collision

A motorcyclist has died after he was involved in a road traffic accident on the Crumlin Road in the early hours of this morning.

The man in the collision, which occurred at the junction of Crumlin Road and Herberton Road, was pronounced dead at the scene.

DUBLIN: Crumlin Rd (R110) in Drimnagh closed btwn jct with Sundrive Rd & Dolphins Barn Bridge. Diversions in place. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) December 25, 2016

The collision took place around 4am and no other vehicles were involved.

The road has been closed for a forensic examination and local diversions are in place.