Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a truck and a pedestrian that occurred on Sheares Street at approximately 3:30pm today.
The pedestrian, a juvenile in his teens, was taken to the Mercy University Hospital, Cork, where he was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the truck was uninjured.
The road is currently closed with local diversions in place. The scene is preserved for a full forensic and technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision investigators.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Gardaí are also appealing to any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 3:15pm and 3:45pm to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Anglesea Garda Station on 021 452 2000 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
