Ireland

Pedestrian killed by lorry in Co Monaghan

Woman (50) was struck down on Main Street in Castleblayney this afternoon

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to a fatal accident on the Main Street in Castleblayney this afternoon.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to a fatal accident on the Main Street in Castleblayney this afternoon.
Wed Mar 20 2013 - 16:10

A pedestrian in her 50s was killed when she was struck by a lorry in Co Monaghan this afternoon.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene following the accident on Main Street in Castleblayney at about 12.50pm. Her body was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.

The driver of the lorry was not injured in the accident.

Main Street is currently closed as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators complete their examination, and diversions are in place.

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Castleblayney Garda Station on 042-9747900, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.