Very sad news.
A man in his 20s has died after he was struck by an articulated lorry on the N54 between Monaghan and Clones.
The man, who was a pedestrian, was taken to Tallaght University Hospital following the collision around 11.15am on Saturday.
He died a short time later.
It’s understood the driver of the lorry was uninjured in the incident.
Diversions are in place from the Monaghan side of the road traffic collision at Threemilehouse Road R189 diverting to Newbliss, Clones and from Clones side at the Rosslea Road R187 to Sweeney’s Cross onto Scotstown to Monaghan.
Gardaí are continuing to appeal to road users who may have travelled on the N54 between Monaghan and Clones from 11am to 11.30am on Saturday, particularly anyone who or may have dash cam footage, to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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