A man in his 70s died in the incident.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in the midlands.
A man in his 70s died following the incident, involving a pedestrian and a lorry, on Chapel Lane, Mountmellick yesterday at around 5pm in the evening.
The driver of the lorry didn't require medical attention.
The road remains closed this morning as Garda Collision Investigators are due to examine the scene.
Gardaí are asking anyone with camera or dashcam footage to come forward.
Anyone with any information can contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057-8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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