Irish musician Glen Hansard has tragically died
The musician died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin shortly before 4.30am this morning, Wednesday July 29.
Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard (56) has tragically died following a motorcycle crash in Dublin in the early hours of Wednesday morning, July 29.
As well as fronting rock band The Frames, Glen was best known for winning the 2008 Oscar for Best Original Song for his song Falling Slowly from the film Once.
According to Gardaí, “emergency services were alerted to a single-vehicle collision involving a motor cycle on the R109 Lower Road, between Tinkers Hill (R121) and Rugged Lane.”
It is known that Glen was treated at the scene but was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later.
The scene has been preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local traffic diversions are currently in place.
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Gardaí are now 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 contact Lucan Garda Station at (01) 666 7300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.