A visiting motorcyclist was killed on the mountain road last night.

The incident happened at about 6:30pm, near the Brandywell junction.

The collision involved a blue Vauxhall Zafira and a black Honda Fireblade motorcycle.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 54-year-old from the UK sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The occupants of the car were all taken to hospital for treatment but have all since been released.

Police are investigating.