A woman has died following a road incident in County Carlow.

It happened shortly before 5:30pm last evening (Monday, 8th December) in Myshall village.

It’s understood the pedestrian, who was aged in her eighties, was struck by a car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her body’s been taken to University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination will take place.

The coroner’s been notified.

GardaĆ­ say the scene’s being held pending a technical examination.

Anybody who witnessed what happened is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station: 059 9136620.

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