A teenage motorcyclist has died following a tragic collision in Cloghan.

He was killed when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car at approximately 4:30pm this afternoon, on the R252.

The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body has been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital.

No other injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

The R252 road between Ballybofey and Glenties has been closed, and will remain closed overnight as Forensic Collision Investigators carry out a technical examination of the scene.

GardaĆ­ are appealing to any witnesses of the incident to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and were travelling in the area between 4:00pm and 5:00pm are asked to make this available to investigating GardaĆ­.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station on 071 985 8530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.