Gardaí in Mayfield are appealing for witnesses following a collision this morning at the junction of Coburg Street and Bridge Street in Cork City.
At approximately 10.55am a male pedestrian aged in his 40s was seriously injured when he was struck by a articulated lorry. He was attended to by emergency services personnel at the scene and pronounced dead a short time later. His body will be removed to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital for a post mortem examination.
Garda forensic collision investigators are examining the scene and diversions are in place.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station 021-4522000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
