Man killed as bike collides with truck

A man in his 40’s has been killed in a road traffic accident on the Limerick bypass this afternoon.

The man, who was on a bicycle, was in collision with a truck at around 1.50pm.The accident happened just after the Ballysimon Road turnoff.

Radio reports say the injured man was taken to the mid western regional hospital however he died from his injuries a short time later.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 061 212400.

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Gardai have named the deceased as 49 year old Tony O'Regan from Raheen, Co Limerick