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Further Update - Road traffic collision involving a pedestrian on the M50 on the 18/11/15

Gardai at Blanchardstown investigating the fatal road traffic collision on the M50 today the 18th November, can confirm that the Forensic collision investigators have finished their examination of the scene.

The area is currently been cleaned and is expected to open shortly.

Previous Press releases below.

Garda Press Office

In relation to the collision on the M50 at junction 6 (Blanchardstown),Lane 3 has been opened, with the other two lanes closed to facilitate a Forensic Collision examination, remaining traffic being diverted up the Junction 6 slip road to rejoin the M50 after Junction 6.


Previous Press releases below.

Garda Press Office


Gardai at Blanchardstown investigating  a traffic collision on the M50 can confirm that a male was fatally injured.

The collision involved a lorry and a pedestrian(no age at this stage) occurred at approximately 2.10pm today the 18th October 2015. No one else was injured in the collision. His body has been removed to the mortuary at Blanchardstown Hospital.

 
Lane 3 has been opened, with the other two lanes closed to facilitate a Forensic Collision examination.

 
Gardai in Blanchardstown are appealing for witnesses to contact them at 01 6667000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
 

Previous Press release

Garda Press Office

The M50 South at Junction 6 Blanchardstown is currently closed due to a serious collision.


Traffic is currently being diverted up the Junction 6 slip road to rejoin the M50 after Junction 6.

It is anticipated that lane 3 on the M50 South at Junction 6 will reopen shortly and the remaining lanes following an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.