Man dies after being hit by Royal Mail lorry on busy Fife road

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The incident happened just after midnight on the A823 (M) Rosyth Road, near to Junction 2.

A man has died after being hit by a Royal Mail lorry on a busy Fife road.

The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning on the A823 (M) Rosyth Road near to Junction 2.


Emergency services were called out to the scene at around 12.35am

Officers confirmed a 45-year-old man died at the scene.


The road was on lockdown as cops investigated the scene and drivers were diverted.

It was later reopened around 7am this morning.

Police Scotland are now appealing for witnesses.

A spokesman for the force said: “At around 12.35am this morning police and other emergency services attended a road traffic collision on the A823 (M) Rosyth road near to Junction 2 whereby a 45-year-old male pedestrian sustained fatal injuries.

“Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 0131 of February 9, 2019.”


A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “We are aware of the tragic events that occurred in the Fife area on Saturday morning.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with the families and friends of those involved.

"We are assisting the relevant authorities and cannot comment further while the investigation is underway.”