21/04/2016

Body Found On Greystones Luas Line

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body on the Luas line between Bray and Greystones yesterday, 20 April.

It is understood that the body was found shortly after 7am between Greystones train station and the first tunnel at Bray Head.

The Bray to Greystones Luas service was suspended for a number of hours on Wednesday morning as the scene was forensically examined.

The cause of death is not yet known but it is believed that the man was not hit by a train.

(MH/LM)

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