28/07/2014

Cyclist Killed In Motorway Crash

A cyclist has been killed after being struck by a car on the M1 motorway.

The incident happened at around 5pm on Sunday, between junctions three and four of the M1, near Swords, Co Dublin.

It is understood the victim, a man aged 50, was taken to Beaumont Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The coroner has been notified.

The occupants of the car were not injured in the accident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí.

(JP/CD)

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