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03 Oct 2025

Pedestrian dies after being struck by truck on main Limerick to Cork road

Pedestrian dies after being struck by truck on main Limerick to Cork road

The road has been closed and investigations are ongoing | FILE PHOTO

A MAN has died after he was struck by a truck in Charleville.

Gardaí are currently at the scene of the incident that occurred at approximately 1245pm this Friday 28 at Main Street in the town, which is close to the Cork/Limerick border.

"The male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries to persons was reported," said a garda spokesperson.

The road is currently closed and the services of Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested. Local diversions are in place and motorists travelling between Limerick and Cork are advised to expect delays.

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

"Any road users who may have camera footage and who were travelling in the Main Street area of Charleville between 12pm and 1pm are asked to make this footage available to gardaí," said a spokesperson.

Anyone witnesses or anyone with any information about the collision is asked to contact Mallow garda station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

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