A man, aged in his 70s, has passed away after being knocked down by a van in Co. Cork on Thursday morning.
Gardai rushed to the scene of the incident at around 8:30 am on Main Street, Union Hall in Cork.
The man was taken from the scene by ambulance to Cork University Hospital, but later passed away as a result of his injuries.
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A witness appeal has been launched by investigating officers and anyone with information or footage from the scene is asked to come forward.
The road was closed for a period to allow for a technical examination to be conducted by Forensic Collision Investigators, but it has since reopened.
A full statement, published this afternoon read: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision involving a van and a pedestrian that occurred on Main Street, Union Hall, Co. Cork, at approximately 8:30am this morning, Thursday 13th April 2023.
“The male pedestrian (70s) was taken to Cork University Hospital to be treated for his injuries, where he later passed away.
“The road was closed for a period to allow for a technical examination to be conducted by Forensic Collision Investigators. It has since reopened.
“Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in this area between at the time of the collision, are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí”.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clonakilty Garda Station on 023 882 1570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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