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Man dies after his e-scooter is struck by a van

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A man in his 50s has died after his e-scooter was struck by a van in Riverstown, County Sligo, gardaí (Irish police) have said.

The collision happened at about 20:10 local time on Wednesday in the townland of Rusheen.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The male driver of the van is receiving treatment for minor injuries at Sligo University Hospital.

The L1303 road remains closed, pending a forensic examination, and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí have appealed for anyone with information or dashcam footage from the collision to contact them.

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