A teenage cyclist dies following a crash involving a parked lorry on the N72 road in County Waterford. Multiple outlets report that the incident occurs shortly after 11am on Tuesday in the Ballygalane area near Lismore. Gardaí say the boy was cycling when his bicycle collided with the lorry. The Irish Times reports he is pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the collision, the road is closed to allow technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. BreakingNews.ie adds that the road is later reopened after the examination is completed.
Police are also seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who might have relevant details. The exact circumstances leading up to the crash have not been detailed in the reports provided, and no statement on fault or contributing factors is included across the sources.
