Elderly man dies after fatal collision on Swords Road

Pedestrian was fatally injured after collision with articulated truck near Dublin Airport

Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the Swords Road close to Dublin Airport
Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the Swords Road close to Dublin Airport

Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the Swords Road close to Dublin Airport.

A pedestrian in his 80s was fatally injured in a collision with an articulated truck shortly after 1pm.

The road at the scene is closed to facilitate a forensic collision investigation of the area and is expected to remain closed for a number of hours.

Diversions are in place in the area.

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