ROAD TRAGEDY 

Cyclist, 70s, dies at scene after crash with truck in Dublin as man, 30s, arrested and Gardai close road

A CYCLIST has been pronounced dead at the scene of a crash today.

The crash, which involved a truck, occurred on Dublin Street in Balbriggan, north Dublin at around 12.40pm.

Gardai and emergency services raced to the scene on the R132 but the cyclist, aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardai said the coroner has been informed and that a post-mortem will take place in due course.

A man, aged in his 30s, was also arrested at the scene.

Local diversions have been put in place and the scene has been preserved.

The road has been closed for a technical examination by Garda forensics.

Gardai confirmed that investigations are ongoing.

And they appealed to anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward with any information.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision involving a truck and a cyclist, which occurred in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, today, Monday 16th March 2026.

“At approximately 12:40pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision, on Dublin Street (R132), Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.

“A male cyclist, (aged in his 70s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

“A male (aged in his 30s) was arrested at the scene.

“The scene remains preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road is currently closed.

“Local traffic diversions are in place.

“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

“Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area of Dublin Street (R132), Balbriggan, Co. Dublin on Monday 16th March 2026 between 12:00pm and 1:00pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on (01) 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

“Investigations are ongoing.”