Garda motorcyclist (40s) hospitalised following collision in Kilkenny

Gardaí have confirmed that a garda motorcylist (40s) was hospitalised following a collision that occurred yesterday (Thursday) in County Kilkenny.

“Gardaí and emergency services responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision involving a Garda motorcycle on the N76 near Callan, Co Kilkenny,” a garda spokesperson confirmed.

“The motorcyclist, a male in his 40s, was taken to hospital for medical assessment.”

Gardaí have stated that an ‘earlier fuel spill on the road has since been cleared and the road has fully reopened to traffic’.

The spokesperson stated that further inquiries are ongoing.