Gardaí have issued an appeal following the death of a woman, who was struck by a car in Co Roscommon.
The woman, aged in her 70s, was killed in an incident which took place on the N60 at St Patrick's Street in Castlerea at approximately 7.20pm yesterday evening, according to reports in RTÉ.
She was pronounced dead at the scene, while her body was taken to Roscommon University Hospital, where a post mortem examination will take place. No other injuries were reported from the accident, while the road has been closed for a technical examination can take place.
Local diversions have been put in place.
Gardaí have asked for any witness or road users who were in or near the St Patrick's Street area between the hours of 6.45pm and 7.45pm yesterday evening, and may have camera footage including dash cam, to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
