Gardaí are investigating following a fatal road traffic collision which occured in Co. Monaghan today.
The incident, which involved a truck and a pedestrian, happened on Main St, Carrickmacross at around noon today.
The female pedestrian, who was in her late 70s, was fatally injured in the collision.
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Her body was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital where a post-mortem will take place.
Diversions remain in place this evening and the road will remain closed for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators at the scene.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Carrickmacross Garda Station on 042 9690190, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.
