A MAN IN his 60s has died after he was struck by a lorry in Co Monaghan today.

The collision occurred between the man, who was a pedestrian, and the vehicle on Old Cross Square in Monaghan this morning.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the collision shortly after 10:15am. The male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The coroner was notified and male’s body has since been removed to Monaghan mortuary where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course,” a garda spokesperson said.

No other injuries were reported.

The scene was examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station,” the spokesperson added.