A man in his 20s was knocked off a bicycle and killed in a collision involving a cement mixer at the junction of Middle Abbey Street and OConnell Street in Dublin today.The crash was initially reported by some media outlets as being between a truck and an e-scooter, but a Garda press release issued just after 5.30pm outlines that it involved a cyclist. A spokesperson at the Garda Press Office said: Garda are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at the junction of Middle Abbey Street and OConnell Street, Dublin 1 this afternoon, Wednesday 1st April 2026. Shortly before 1pm, Garda and emergency services were alerted to the incident involving a truck and a cyclist.The male cyclist, aged in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination. No other injuries were reported, the spokesperson said. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene. Garda said that local traffic diversions are in place, and asked road users to take alternative routes as traffic delays are mounting in the area.A spokesperson said: Garda 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 Middle Abbey Street and OConnell Street, Dublin 1, between 12.30pm and 1.30pm today are asked to make this footage available to investigating Garda.Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Store Street Garda Station on (01) 6668000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.