Oscar-winning musician and actor Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin.
The 56-year-old died following the single-vehicle collision on Lower Road, Strawberry Beds, Lucan, Dublin on Wednesday.
Shortly before 4.30am, gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a motorcycle on the R109 Lower Road, between Tinkers Hill (R121) and Rugged Lane.
A Garda spokesperson said: "The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was treated at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later.
"The scene has been preserved for examination by Garda forensic collision investigators. Local traffic diversions are currently in place.
"Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. Road users who may have relevant camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Lucan Garda...
