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Fatal Road Traffic Collision - M11, Junction 19, Arklow, Co. Wicklow 19th March 2024

Issue Date: 19th March 2024

Gardaí and Emergency Services are currently attending the scene of a fatal road traffic collision at Junction 19, on the M11, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Tuesday 19th March 2024.  The single vehicle collision occurred at approximately 1:45pm this afternoon and involved a truck.

 The driver of the truck, a man aged in his 40s, has been pronounced deceased.  His body remains at the scene.

 No other injuries have been reported.

The southbound lane of the M11 is currently closed with local diversions in place.

Forensic Collision Investigators are attending to conduct an examination of the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the M11 between 1:15pm and 2:00pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Wicklow Garda Station on 0404 60140, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.