Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Dublin

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Dublin in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Gardai said the crash happened on the M1 motorway near junction 5 in Lusk, Co Dublin, at approximately 4am.

The male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and no other injuries were reported.

The northbound M1 remained closed between junctions 4 and 5 on Sunday morning, with local diversions in place.

A technical examination by forensic collision investigators has been ordered.

Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.