Two people have died following separate road traffic collisions in Co Cavan and Co Roscommon today.
In Co Cavan a woman in her late 60s was killed after the car she was driving collided with another vehicle on the M3 shortly after 5:30pm.
The drivers of both cars were taken to Cavan General Hospital and the woman was pronounced dead at 6:30pm. The injuries of the second driver are not believed to be life threatening.
Diversions are currently in place and the forensic collision investigator is at the scene.
In the early hours of this morning a man died after being struck by a car in Co Roscommon.
The 45-year-old pedestrian was killed in the crash which happened on the R371 at Ballyleague, Co Roscommon at about 2.30am.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road has been reopened following a technical examination of the scene, and anyone with information is asked to contact Roscommon Garda Station on 090-6638340 or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.