Pedestrian dies after collision with lorry in Dublin

The incident happened at the junction of Arran Quay and Church Street shortly after 3pm.
Pedestrian dies after collision with lorry in Dublin

Michael Bolton

A man in his 50s has died after he was struck by a lorry in Dublin city centre on Friday.

The incident happened at the junction of Arran Quay and Church Street shortly after 3pm.

The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.

The road is currently closed, and traffic diversions are in place as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene.

The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Anyone with mobile phone footage or dash-cam recordings from the area at the time is requested to share this footage with the investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bridewell Garda Station on 01 666 8200, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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