Tragic Collision on Dublin’s Dame Street: Man in His 30s Dies After Serious Truck Crash
In the early hours of the morning, a tragic collision occurred on Dublin’s Dame Street, resulting in the death of a man in his 30s. The incident took place around 1:45 AM, involving a pedestrian and a truck. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene.
Details of the Incident
Authorities reported that the male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His remains have been transferred to Dublin City Mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported in connection with the collision.
Investigation Underway
The Gardaí have launched an investigation and are appealing for assistance from the public. They urge anyone with images or recordings of the incident to refrain from sharing them on social media. Instead, they ask witnesses to provide the footage directly to the Gardaí.
- Location: Dame Street, Dublin
- Time of Incident: Approx. 1:45 AM
- Contact Information: Ballyshannon Garda Station at 071 985 8530, Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111
Recent Fatalities on the Roads
This event marks the second fatality on Ireland’s roads within a span of 24 hours. Earlier, an elderly woman lost her life in a single-vehicle collision in Donegal. She was involved in an incident on the R262 at Tullynaglaggin around 3:50 PM on the preceding Wednesday. Another elderly man was hospitalized but is expected to recover from his non-life-threatening injuries.
The Gardaí continue to call for any road users or pedestrians who were in the vicinity between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM to provide any camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, to aid in the ongoing investigation.
