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24th Jul 2019

A man has died in Kilkenny following a collision with truck

Alan Loughnane

Car crash Ireland

Very sad news.

A man has died following a collision between a truck and a pedestrian that occurred on Wednesday on the N25 at Glenmore, Kilkenny.

A male pedestrian in his late 30s was taken to Waterford University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A post mortem is due to take place at a later date.

The Main N25 between the Rhu Glenn (outside Waterford) to New Ross is currently closed with local diversions in place.

Forensic Collision Investigators are at the scene.

Gardaí at Thomastown are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward, particularly any motorists who were travelling in the area at the time and may have dash cam footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact Thomastown Garda Station on 056 7754150 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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