A cyclist has died after being hit by a lorry in Dublin city.

It happened at around 8:30am on the South Circular Road at the junction of Bulfin Road.

The body of the male cyclist remains at the scene.

The lorry driver was uninjured.

The scene is currently preserved for the arrival of the Garda forensic collision investigators to carry out their examination.

The road has been closed to traffic and diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information - particularly any motorists who may have been on the South Circular Road between 8.15am and 8.45am who may have dash cam footage - to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí in Kevin Street on 01-6669-400, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.