Pedestrian dies in Carlow crash

Gardaí have issued an appeal for information after a pedestrian was killed in Carlow this morning.

A woman in her 30s died after she was struck by a car at Thompsons Corner in the town centre at about 11am.

Gardaí said the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Traffic diversions are in place while a forensic examination of the crash scene is being carried out.

Anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí in Carlow at 059-9136620, the Garda confidential line at 1-800-666-111 or at any Garda station.