Cyclist (70s) dies after collision with car on Dublin's Dame Street

A cyclist has died after a collision with a car in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday.

The man, aged in his 70s, was taken to St James' Hospital after the incident on Dame Street at about 5.25am. He was later pronounced dead in hospital.

The driver of the car is receiving medical treatment for non-life threatening injuries, gardaí said.

Dame Street was closed to traffic for much of Saturday morning but has since reopened.

⚠️Dublin Traffic Alert⚠️

Dame Street, Dublin 2, is currently closed to traffic due to a collision in the area.

The road is closed between the junctions of South Great George's Street and Exchange Street Upper.

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information can contact Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.