The death brings to 46 the number of people who have lost their lives on Northern Ireland's roads in 2023.
Police say the man's motorcycle was involved in a collision with a lorry on the Blackpark Road in Toomebridge. Read more: PSNI make more arrests over Ards North Down feud
Emergency diversions attended the scene early this morning and and diversions are in place with motorists advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route for their journeys. A PSNI spokesperson said: "A man in his 20s has sadly died after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a lorry on the Blackpark Road in Toomebridge this morning, Thursday 17 August.Join our new WhatsApp community today Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
A NIAS spokesperson said earlier: "The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 6:02 on Thursday, 17 August following reports of an RTC on Blackpark Road Area, Toombridge."Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to Antrim Area Hospital Hospital by Ambulance."
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