Pedestrian killed in Dublin accident

A man has died in hospital after being knocked down in Dublin in the early hours of this morning.

The 56-year-old was hit by a car on Amiens St on the city's northside at 1.10am. He was rushed to the Mater hospital but was later pronounced dead.

A section of Amiens street has been closed to traffic in both directions, for a technical examination of the scene of the incident.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area for the time being.

8am update: Road has reopened