Gardaí have launched an investigation after a cyclist was killed in Co Wexford while riding in a group this afternoon, Sunday. The emergency services attended the scene on the R731 Ballywilliam to Rathnure Road at lunchtime.
"The alarm was raised shortly before 1pm when a male cyclist (60s) was injured following an incident on the R731 at Ballywilliam," gardaí said in a statement about the road traffic fatality.
"It’s understood the man was cycling in a group when the incident occurred. He was treated by emergency services personnel but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
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"His body was removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem will now take place in due course. The local Coroner has been notified.
"Diversions are in place to allow for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and to those with camera footage (including dash-cam) to make it available to them."
Anyone with information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station 051 426030, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
