Man killed in Dublin collision

A 62-year-old man has died following a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Dublin city centre this morning.

It happened on James Street close to Steeven's Lane at approximately 2.40am.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been taken to the mortuary at St James Hospital.

The driver of the car - a 58-year-old man - was taken by ambulance to St James Hospital for treatment. His injuries are believed to be minor.

A man (62) has died after being struck by a car on James's Street in Dublin early this morning #ntfm pic.twitter.com/W6kUmSilkj

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The road was closed while gardaí carried out a technical examination, but has since re-opened.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact Kilmainham garda station on 01 6669700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.