
Police are urging witnesses to this morning's fatal road accident near the Fairy Bridge to come forward.
A motorcyclist was killed in the collision, which involved a red Honda VFR bike and a black Vauxhall Zafira.
It happened at around 6.15am.
The road was closed for around five hours while police carried out their investigations.
Inspector Derek Flint says it's too early to say whether this morning's poor weather was a contributary factor: (play audio clip)
Call police on 631212 if you saw the collision, or either of the vehicles beforehand.
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