Man, 20s, killed in horror collision
A man has died following a road traffic collision in the early hours of Saturday.
The fatal collision occurred on Balbutcher Lane, Ballymun, Dublin 11. Emergency services were tasked to the scene at approximately 4.55am.
The collision involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"No other injuries have been reported at this time," said a gardai spokesperson.
"The road is closed for technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place.
"Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them."
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The spokesperson added: "Any road users or pedestrians who were in the vicinity of Balbutcher Lane and Balcurris Park areas of Ballymun, between 4:00am and 5:00am, and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station at (01) 6664400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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