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A male pedestrian (50s) has died after being struck by a lorry in Dublin city centre this afternoon.
Gardaí and emergency services responded the incident at the junction of Arran Quay and Church Street shortly after 3pm this afternoon.
The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
“The road is currently closed, and traffic diversions are in place as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene,” a garda spokesperson said.
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 the investigating Gardaí,” they added.
“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.”
