A man’s died after being knocked down by a bus in Kilkenny yesterday (Tuesday) evening

A man in his seventies has died after being knocked down in Kilkenny yesterday evening.

He was hit by a bus at around 5:20pm on the Old Dublin road near its junction with Maudlin Street.

He was taken to St Luke’s General Hospital in a critical condition but has passed away today (Wednesday, 21st December).

Gardaí are appealing for dashcam footage or any witnesses to the incident to contact the Station in Kilkenny.