Dublin traffic LIVE: M1 shut after pedestrian killed in morning crash

The M1 northbound is shut after a pedestrian was killed in a crash on the motorway this morning. Emergency services have been at the scene of the accident near Junction 5 Balbriggan[1] for a number of hours this morning, closing a number of lanes before eventually closing the whole motorway. Gardai later confirmed to Dublin Live that a male pedestrian was struck and killed on the road in the early hours of the morning.

The full Garda statement reads: "Gardai are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 4am on Sunday 14th January 2024 on the M1 Northbound near Junction 5 in Lusk, County Dublin. The pedestrian (a male) was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries to persons have been reported.

"The M1 Northbound from Junction 4 to Junction 5 is currently closed with local diversions in place. A technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators will be conducted. "Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the M1 Northbound between Junction 4 and 5 between 3:15am and 4:15am are asked to make this footage available to Gardai. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station." We will bring you all the latest traffic and commuter updates on our live blog below.

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