Motorcyclist, 60s, in serious condition after collision with car on busy Irish road as Gardai issue witness appeal

A MOTORCYCLIST in his 60s is in a serious condition following a collision with a car in Co Kerry this afternoon.

The crash occurred on the N71 at Moll’s Gap, an iconic mountain pass on the Ring of Kerry route.

The two-vehicle collision occurred at around 4.20pm today on the stretch of road between Killarney and Kenmare.

The motorcyclist was rushed to Cork University Hospital for treatment.

No other injuries were reported after the horrific incident.

Gardai have now appealed for witnesses to come forward.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision, or who was travelling in the area between 4:00pm and 4:30pm, to come forward.

“Any road users who may have camera footage, including dashcam or other recording, which may assist the investigation are asked to make this footage available to Gardai.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”

It is the second serious road traffic incident in Co Kerry today.

This morning a man in his 20s was “seriously injured” following a crash involving a bus and his car on the N70 at Aghatubrid, Caherciveen.

Emergency services and gardai rushed to the scene around 5am. 

The driver was seriously injured and was also taken to University Hospital Cork.

Gardai said the driver of the bus, a man aged in his 50s, was uninjured.

The road was closed for an examination by the Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardai have also appealed for witnesses to come forward following the early morning incident.

A spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing to road users who were travelling on the N70 at Aghatubrid, Caherciveen between 4:30am and 5am this morning Sunday 9th August, 2026, and who may have dashcam footage of the incident or surrounding area to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Investigations are ongoing.”