Woman struck by truck loses life

A pedestrian died on Thursday, May 11th, after she was hit by an articulated truck in Phibsboro, while crossing the road.

She was crossing the North Circular Road near St Peter’s Church at 12.40pm when she was hit. She was taken to the Mater hospital where she was later pronounced dead. She was 79.
Meanwhile, gardai in Kells are investigating a road traffic accident involving a car and articulated truck. It happened on the N3 at Kilmainham on Monday, May 8th at 12.50am.

A male passenger received serious head injuries. The male drivers of the truck and car were both taken to Navan hospital but were released later. Gardai are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact them at Kells Garda Station on 046 924 0999.