Man in his 40s dies after collision with lorry

A man aged in his 40s has died following a collision with an articulated lorry in Co Mayo.

The collision involving the pedestrian and lorry occurred at around 7:40am on Saturday at Knockroe, Bunniconlon.

The man was seriously injured and taken to Mayo University Hospital, but has since died.

The male driver of the lorry, aged in his 60s, was uninjured.

Gardai in Ballina are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone travelling on the L6612, Bunniconlon to Enniscrone Road between the hours of 7.30am and 8am this morning and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to the Gardai.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.