Gardaí at Carrick-on-Suir are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the 4th May 2016.

The collision occurred at Townspark, Carrick-on-Suir on the Limerick to Waterford Road(N24) at approximately 1pm. A female(in her early 70's) was struck by a lorry when crossing the road. She was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene, her remains are still at the scene.

The road is currently closed to facilitate a Forensic collision examination and local diversions are in place. It is expected that the road will remain closed for a number of hours.

Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact the Gardaí in Clonmel on 052 6177640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.