Sad news this Christmas for one family in Dublin.
A teenager was killed today when his motorbike crashed into another on Cherry Orchard avenue in West Dublin.
The accident happened at 8am and the teenager was rushed to St James’s Hospital but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
A second man in his 20s is said to be in a stable condition following the collision.
Gardai are now appealing for anybody who may have witnessed the collision to contact them at Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01 666 7200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.