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Boy (16) seriously hurt in motorbike crash in Kerry

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after incident in Tarbert on Sunday

A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured when his motorbike crashed in Tarbert, Co Kerry, on Sunday afternoon. Photograph: Frank Miller/The Irish Times
A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured when his motorbike crashed in Tarbert, Co Kerry, on Sunday afternoon. Photograph: Frank Miller/The Irish Times
Sun May 29 2016 - 22:26

Gardaí in Co Kerry have appealed for witnesses after a teenage boy was seriously injured in a motorbike crash.

The 16-year-old was hurt when his bike crashed on Ferry Road, Tarbert, at about 2.30pm on Sunday.

A Garda spokesman said he was treated at the scene by emergency services personnel and airlifted to Limerick University Hospital.

The scene was examined by Garda forensic collision investigators and enquiries are ongoing.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Listowel Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111.