Police have issued a statement appealing for information.

22:38, Mon, Jun 15, 2026 Updated: 22:48, Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Police at the scene

A man in his 70s has died (Image: Thisisdublin0/x)

Police have swarmed a street in central Dublin after a tragic incident in which a 70-year-old man was hit by a tram.

The incident happened on Marlborough Street just after 7pm this evening, and the scene is currently cordoned off. No other injuries were reported. Luas tram green line services are currently suspended. Gardai are now appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward. They are especially appealing to people with dash-cam or camera footage to get in touch.

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A spokesperson for the police force said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic incident on Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, on Monday, 15th June 2026. Shortly after 7pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a pedestrian was struck by a Luas tram. The pedestrian, a male aged in his 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

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A photo from the scene of the incident in Dublin. (Image: X)

"The local coroner has been notified and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination. The scene is currently being examined and local traffic diversions are in place.

"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward. Road users and pedestrians with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were in the area of Marlborough Street at the time of the incident are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Store Street Garda Station on (01) 6668000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing."