Pensioner killed in traffic crash

Gardaí in Monaghan are investigating a road traffic crash earlier this evening in which a pensioner was killed.

Gardaí in Monaghan are investigating a road traffic crash earlier this evening in which a pensioner was killed.

The woman, who was in her 80s, was struck by a truck at Old Cross Square, Monaghan shortly before 6.30pm.

The scene is currently closed off for forensic investigation, and gardaí are seeking witnesses to the incident.

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