A man in his 30s has died after he was struck by a van in Co Kilkenny this morning.
Gardaí said it happened on the R693 near Arigan Bridge, Cooleshal, Freshford at 9.30am.
The man – a pedestrian – was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
The road was closed for a time, but has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
Any road users who were travelling from Freshford towards Kilkenny between 9am and 9.30am this morning and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.