Man Dies In Laois Collision

A cyclist has died after colliding with a railing in Mountmellick.

A cyclist has died following a collision in County Laois yesterday.

The man in his 50s was travelling on College Avenue in Mountmellick at around 4:30 in the afternoon, when he collided with a railing.

He was taken to hospital in Portlaoise, where he died last night.

Gardaí say a post mortem exam will take place in due course, and the road remains closed for a technical exam this morning.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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