NATIONAL: Gardaí attend scene of fatal road traffic collision in Co Laois

GARDAI are investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Co Laois.

Gardai in Portlaoise are investigating the collision which occurred on Chapel Lane, Mountmellick, Co Laois this Monday at approximately 4.55pm.

The collision involved a pedestrian and a lorry.

"The male pedestrian, aged in his 70s, was fatally injured and his body is currently at the scene. The male driver of the lorry, did not require medical attention," said a spokesperson for the gardai. 

The road remains closed at this time as Garda Forensic Collision investigators are due to examine the scene. Local diversions are in place.

Garda 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 on Chapel Lane, N80, Mountmellick, Co Laois between 4.30pm and 5.00pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057-8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.