Pedestrian in 30s Dies After N7 Motorway Collision in Kildare

Fatal Incident on N7 Motorway

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2025, when a male pedestrian, aged in his 30s, was fatally struck by a bus on the N7 motorway eastbound in County Kildare. The collision took place at approximately 3:30 PM at Kill, specifically between Junction 8 and Junction 7.

The man sustained serious injuries and was transported to Tallaght University Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries on Saturday evening.

Gardaí Investigation Underway

Gardaí have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place in due course.

The driver of the bus, also a man in his 30s, was reported to be uninjured. Two passengers on the bus sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident.

Road Closures and Witness Appeal

Following the collision, the N7 motorway between Junction 8 and Junction 7 eastbound was closed overnight to allow Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to conduct a technical examination of the scene. Diversions were put in place to manage traffic flow.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. They are particularly interested in hearing from any road users who were travelling in the area at the time and may have camera footage, including dash-cam recordings.

Individuals with information are urged to contact Naas Garda Station at 045 884 300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.