Pedestrian (50s) killed in collision with a lorry in Dublin this afternoon

A PEDESTRIAN HAS been killed in a collision involving a lorry at the junction of Arran Quay and Church Street in Dublin.

Shortly after 3pm, gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision. The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Gardaí at Bridewell Garda Station are appealing for witnesses following the fatal road traffic collision in Dublin city centre.

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Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have conducted a technical examination of the scene and the road has now fully reopened to traffic.

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 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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