A woman in her 20s has died after being struck by a car in Co Tipperary.

The incident happened shortly after 7pm on the R502 between Templemore and Templetouhy.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The coroner was notified and a post-mortem examination is due to be arranged.

The driver of the vehicle did not require immediate hospital treatment.

Local traffic diversions are in place as the scene has been preserved for a examination by forensic collision investigators.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them.

Any road users who were travelling on the road at the time and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, are asked to make it available to gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Thurles Garda Station on 0504 25100, the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.