Teen dies in collision with truck in Cork city

A TEENAGER has been killed in a collision with a truck in Cork this afternoon.

The incident occurred on Sheares Street in Cork City around 3:30 pm.

The boy was taken to Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The truck driver was unhurt.

Currently, the road is closed and there are local detours, while the scene is preserved for a full technical and forensic examination by the Gardaí.

Gardaí has ​​called for witnesses to the incident to come forward, in particular road users who may have dash cam footage and were traveling through the area between 3.15pm and 3.45pm.

Anyone with any information should contact the Anglesea Garda Station on 021 452 2000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or at any Garda station.