Female cyclist suffers serious injuries after being knocked down by a truck in Dublin

A female cyclist suffered serious injuries when she was knocked down by a truck near St Stephen's Green this morning.

The accident happened at Grande Parade in Dublin 2 at around 12pm this afternoon as she was knocked down by a truck with a heavy duty load on the back.

It is believed that the 39-year-old woman sustained injuries to only her legs and that she was conscious when paramedics arrived at the scene. Paramedics were also joined by a fire appliance unit from Dublin Fire Brigade.

She was taken to St James' Hospital with multiple leg injuries, while the Harcourt Road to Charlemont Road has been sealed off by Gardaí. Diversions are in place.

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