08/02/2016

Man Dies After Being Struck By Car

A man has died after he was struck by a car in Co Limerick.

The incident happened at around 6.15am in the Gooig, Castleconnell area in Co Limerick.

The pedestrian was fatally injured in the accident. The driver of the car was uninjured.

Gardaí have said the road is currently closed to traffic. Diversions are in place.

No further information has been released.

Gardaí have asked anyone who may have been travelling in the town land of Gooig, or in the vicinity of Daly's Cross, between 6am and 6.30am on Sunday morning, 7 February, to contact them on 061-212-400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any garda station.

(JP/LM)

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