Cyclist (70s) dies after being hit by truck in Co Dublin
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Cyclist (70s) dies after being hit by truck in Co Dublin
"A male cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene. The scene remains preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road is currently closed."
"Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area of Dublin Street (R132), Balbriggan, Co. Dublin on Monday 16th March 2026 between 12:00pm and 1:00pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí."
A fatal collision occurred on Dublin Street (R132) in Balbriggan, Dublin at approximately 12:40pm involving a truck and a male cyclist aged in his 70s. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. A man aged in his 30s was arrested at the scene. The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. The scene remains preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and the road is currently closed with local traffic diversions in place. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and requesting camera footage from the area between 12:00pm and 1:00pm.
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