Man (60s) dies after being hit by bus at Dublin Airport

A man has died after he was hit by a bus at Dublin Airport in the early hours of Thursday.

The incident occurred shortly after 00:10 am at Corballis Road.

The pedestrian, a man in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The coroner has been notified.

The body of the man has been conveyed to the mortuary at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown.

The scene is preserved for technical examination by Forensic Collision investigators.

A partial road closure is in place at the main access route into Dublin Airport, with local diversions in place.

Motorists travelling to Dublin Airport on Thursday morning may wish to consider allowing extra time for their journey.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and were travelling in the area between 11.45pm on Wednesday, 22nd and 00:15 am on Thursday, 23rd April are asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station on (01) 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

In a statement from the DAA, they saidL "Daa is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of a passenger overnight following a road traffic accident on the main road leading to Dublin Airport (between the Airport Roundabout and the airport). Our deepest sympathies are with the loved ones of the deceased.

"Emergency services and Airport Police attended the scene immediately. An Garda Síochána is carrying out a full investigation, which daa will continue to assist with.

"Some lanes on the main road leading to Dublin Airport remain closed this morning. However, access remains and traffic is moving well. Further road closures may be required as the morning progresses, with diversions possible.

"Passengers travelling today are advised to allow extra time to get to the airport and to follow diversions where required.