A man has died after being struck by a Luas tram in the early hours of this morning.
It happened near the Charlemont Luas stop which is on the green line, and the man is understood to have been cycling at the time.
The tragic incident happened just after 3am, with one of the trams that was being used as part of the late-night Christmas services.
Gardai along with other emergency services were called to the scene this morning.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body has been taken to Whitehall morgue.
Gardai are now appealing to any witnesses who may be able to help them to come forward.
The green line is open to services this morning, with Luas operators reporting no delays across the network.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí in Pearse Street are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Peters Place on Charlemont Bridge at approximately 3am this morning, Sunday 15th December, 2019.
"One male pedal cyclist (age unknown) was fatally injured when a collision occurred between the luas and the pedal cyclist. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to the City Morgue in Whitehall.
"The scene of the collision has been examined and the luas line is now open.
"Gardaí are appealing for any persons who may have witnessed the collision or may be able to assist them with the investigation to contact them at Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
