01/10/2007

Two Die On Louth And Wexford Roads

A cyclist and a pedestrian have been killed after being hit by cars in Counties Louth and Wexford.

A man in his 50s died while cycling when he was hit by a 4x4 at Annaghvacky, Hackballscross, Dundalk, at 4.20pm yesterday.

A Garda spokesperson said he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, a pedestrian in his 50s died after being hit by a car at Brownswood, Enniscorthy shortly after 10.15pm last night.

He was taken to Wexford General Hospital where he died.

Gardaí are investigating both incidents.

(LC/SP)

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