Pedestrian (30s) dies following collision involving bus and car in Co Kildare

"Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the incident on the R402 at Kishawanny in Carbury. The collision occurred around 6.30am, with the man pronounced dead at the scene, where his body remains. The coroner has been notified. No other injuries were reported at the time, a garda spokesperson said. The R402 at Kishawanny Road junction is currently closed with local diversions in place as the scene is being held pending technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators."

"Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 5.45am and 6.45am this morning, Friday 12 December, 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí," a spokesperson said. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Investigations are ongoing.""

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a collision on the R402 at Kishawanny in Carbury. The collision occurred around 6.30am and a man was pronounced dead at the scene; his body remains there and the coroner has been notified. No other injuries were reported. The R402 at Kishawanny Road junction is closed with local diversions while the scene is held for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and for any camera or dash-cam footage from between 5.45am and 6.45am on Friday 12 December 2025. Anyone with information should contact Leixlip Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Investigations are ongoing.

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