Man killed after getting out of taxi

Aug 27, 2009

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A man has been killed in a road accident on the N2 in Co Meath.

The 53-year-old was struck by a car after he got out of a taxi at Bullstown, The Ward, at around 11.30pm last night.

His body has been removed to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown where a post mortem will take place today.

The section of the road was closed and diversions were in place.

GardaĆ­ in Ashbourne are investigating the incident.

The 53-year-old was struck by a car after he got out of a taxi at Bullstown, The Ward, at around 11.30pm last night.

His body has been removed to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown where a post mortem will take place today.

The section of the road was closed and diversions were in place.

GardaĆ­ in Ashbourne are investigating the incident.