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Ian Mangan

Cyclist, 40s, dies following horror crash with bus in Dublin

A cyclist has been killed after colliding with a bus in Dublin.

The tragic incident occurred at Kilshane Cross, Newtown on Tuesday morning at around 7.20 am.

The cyclist aged in his 40s was seriously injured in the collision involving a bus - he was taken to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown where he later tragically died.

Gardai have now issued an appeal to anyone with information on the horror crash to come forward.

A spokesman said: "Gardai are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Kilshane Cross, Newtown in Dublin 11 yesterday morning, Tuesday 4th May 2021 at approximately 7.20am.

"A pedal cyclist and a bus were involved in the collision. The pedal cyclist, a male aged in his 40s, was seriously injured during the collision.

"He was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where he died yesterday evening.

"A technical examination of the scene has now been completed by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

"Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward. Any road users who were travelling in the Newtown area from Kilshane Cross to Dublin Airport, between 7am and 8am yesterday morning, and who may have camera footage (including dash cam), is asked to make it available to Gardaí.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."

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