A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash in Co Longford.

The crash happened at Kilnashee in Drumlish, Co Longford, at about 1.15am.

Gardai called to the scene found the driver of the motorcycle, in his 30s, fatally injured.

The R198, Longford to Drumlish road, was closed and gardai appealed for witnesses.

Anyone who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, who was in the area at the time of the incident, is urged to make it available to Longford Garda Station on 043 335 0570, the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.