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Cyclist dies after collision involving truck in Dublin

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    #32
    Ahhhh for forks sake!
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 143 ✭✭Ahhhh for forks sake!


    Cyclist collides with lorry, lorry driver was uninjured :confused: what the fuck? Do they seriously have to add that dig at the end? (Radio bulletin this morning).


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    De Bhál
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    Ahhhh for forks sake! wrote: »
    Cyclist collides with lorry, lorry driver was uninjured :confused: what the fuck? Do they seriously have to add that dig at the end? (Radio bulletin this morning).
    I usually take that to mean he didn't have a heart attack which then caused the accident


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    #34
    Ahhhh for forks sake!
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 143 ✭✭Ahhhh for forks sake!


    De Bhál wrote: »
    I usually take that to mean he didn't have a heart attack which then caused the accident

    Ah I see. I hope that wasn't insensitive.


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    ConnyMcDavid
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    Ahhhh for forks sake! wrote: »
    Cyclist collides with lorry, lorry driver was uninjured :confused: what the fuck? Do they seriously have to add that dig at the end? (Radio bulletin this morning).

    I think it's to empathise how cyclists come off worse in collisions with motor vehicles and the need for care?


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    magicbastarder
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    i always assumed it's journalistic practice to state the condition of anyone involved in the accident.


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    Corca Baiscinn
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    i always assumed it's journalistic practice to state the condition of anyone involved in the accident.

    Garda practice I think, journalists get their info from them dont they? Probably just standard practice in RTA's involving 2 or more parties. Does sound odd though in cases such as vehice/pedestrian or vehicle/cyclist when there is a huge disparity in ability to cause harm.

    I find myself wincing whenever I read it but it's probably not going to change.


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    #38
    ED E
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    Yeah, AFAIK the root of that is AGS Press Office.


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    #39
    Macy0161
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    <snip >

    Mod note: This is a condolence thread only, there are other threads to go to for discussion -nee


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    NUTLEY BOY
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    Just passed by the accident locus.

    It is so sad to see such a grand display of flowers in the bright sun at the site of the accident all bearing witness to an awful tragedy.

    I believe the funeral is tomorrow. May he rest in peace. Deepest condolences to his family and wider circles.


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