A man has died after a collision involving a lorry earlier this afternoon in Charleville, Co Cork.
Emergency services attended the scene of an accident shortly before 1pm on Friday on Charleville's Main Street, after reports that a male pedestrian had been struck by a lorry.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, while Charleville's Main Street remains closed this afternoon to allow for a full forensic investigation. Diversions are in place for local motorists.
READ MORE - Warning issued as huge spike recorded in road deaths in 2022 after a year of carnage
A Garda spokesperson told The Irish Mirror: "Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 12:45pm on Friday 28th April 2023 on Main Street, Charleville, County Cork.
"The male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries to persons was reported.
"The road at Main Street, Charleville, is currently closed and the services of Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested. Local diversions are in place."
Gardai in Cork have launched an investigation into the tragic incident and they are appealing for any witnesses, particularly motorists who may have dash-cam footage of the area between 12pm and 1pm this afternoon, to come forward.
Anyone with any relevant information is urged to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
READ NEXT:
- Tyrone crash: Three family members killed were travelling home from funeral as priest pays tribute
- Kilkenny GAA refs go on strike as official receives threatening letter
- Gangster jailed over his role in murder of Keane Mulready-Woods gets prison job as cleaner behind bars
- Urgent warning for Irish travelling to Spain as extreme weather forecast for holiday hotspots
- Ryan Tubridy has social media account impersonated as Late Late Show tenure draws nearer
Get news updates direct to your inbox by signing up to our daily newsletter here
