Old women killed after being hit by truck in Dun Laoghaire

A woman in her 70s  has been killed after being hit by a truck in Dun Laoghaire earlier this morning.

The fatal accident happened at approximately 10 am at the junction of George’s Street Lower and Convent Lane in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.

The male driver in his late 30s and his male passenger, late 30s, were treated at the scene for their injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

The woman, who was a pedestrian, has been removed from the scene and taken to St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, where a post mortem will take place in due course.

The road is currently closed as the Forensic Collision Investigators are conducting their examination of the scene and local diversions are in place.

Following the incident, Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to come forward. Particularly, Gardaí are asking road users who may have footage – including dash cam – to make it available to them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station on (01) 6665000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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