Cyclist killed in collision with car outside Mullingar

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Mullingar, Westmeath earlier today.

The collision occurred at approximately 3.45pm between a car and a cyclist. The cyclist, a man in his 70s was fatally injured in the incident which occurred on the N52, 4 miles north of Mullingar heading towards Kells.

The man in his 70's was pronounced dead at the scene.The body of the deceased was removed to Midlands Regional Hospital with a post mortem examination expected to take place tomorrow in Tullamore hospital.

The driver of the car, a female in her 70's, was uninjured.

The scene of the collision is being examined by Garda forensic collision investigators and the road will remain closed overnight.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station 044-9384000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.