Shortly after midday a female cyclist aged in her late 30's was seriously injured when she was struck by an articulated lorry at the junction of Grand Parade and Ranelagh Road. The cyclist was treated at the scene by emergency services personnel and removed by ambulance to St James's Hospital. Her injuries are understood to be serious. The lorry driver was uninjured.

A technical and forensic examination of the scene has been completed by Garda forensic collision investigators and the road has since been reopened to traffic.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Donnybrook Garda Station 01-6669200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.