09/07/2014

Cyclist Killed In Collision With Lorry

Gardaí in Limerick have confirmed a cyclist has died following a collision with a lorry.

The cyclist, thought to be woman aged in her 30s, died after colliding with an articulated lorry at the junction of Rutland Street, Fr. Matthew Bridge and Charlotte's Quay at about 07.30 on Wednesday morning.

The road has been closed and diversions are in place.

The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem is due to be carried out later today.

(MH/JP)

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