A pedestrian has died after being struck by a truck in Togher, Cork.
The incident occurred on the N28 Ringaskiddy Road at about 7am this morning between Shannon Park Roundabout and Shanbally.
The victim, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was taken to Cork University Hospital.
He is the fourth pedestrian out of a total of eight persons killed on the roads since Friday.
The driver of the truck was not injured in the collision.
The stretch of road where the collision occurred is closed this morning pending a forensic examination. Diversions are in place.
Anybody who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Togher Garda station on (021) 4947120, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
Gardaí yesterday launched a new appeal for pedestrians and cyclists to be aware of their vulnerability on the roads.
The warning came as it emerged yesterday that the Garda Traffic Corps had been reduced from 1,250 personnel to about 900, a change prompting Road Safety Authority chairman Gay Byrne to claim there would be further fatalities.
In their appeal to vulnerable road users, gardaí are encouraging all pedestrians and cyclists to wear high-visibility clothing at all times.