RIP: Woman aged in her 60s killed in Kildare crash

An Garda Síochána (AGS) are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in North Kildare.

A spokesperson for AGS said that the incident occurred near Kilcock yesterday (Monday, September 8 last).

They further explained: "The collision involving a motorcycle and a truck occurred on the R148 at Killickaweeny shortly before midday 12pm.

"The motorcyclist, a female in her 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body is being transferred to the morgue in Naas, where a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

"No other injuries were reported."

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The spokesperson continued: "The road between Kilcock and Enfield is closed and expected to remain so until tomorrow [today, September 9] pending an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

"Local diversions are in place.

"Motorists travelling westbound towards Enfield are advised to continue on the M4 motorway and take the Junction 9 (Enfield) exit."

According to the spokesperson, AGS are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 11.30am and 12.30pm on Monday, September 8, 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí."

They added: "Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station."

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