By Adam Evans
A woman in her 70s has been hit and killed by a truck in County Monaghan.
Gardai say it happened on Main Street in Carrickmacross around midday this afternoon.
A Garda spokesperson said: "A female pedestrian in her late 70s was fatally injured in the collision and pronounced at scene. She was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital where a post-mortem will take place.
"Diversions are in place and the road will remain closed for technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators at scene.
"Gardaí are appealing to witnesses to contact Carrickmacross Garda Station on 042 9690190, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda station."
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