A woman in her 70s has died after being struck by a car in Co. Roscommon.

The fatal collision occurred on the N60 at St Patrick’s Street in Castlerea at approximately 7.20pm on Sunday, October 11.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene, where the pedestrian was pronounced dead.

Her body was subsequently removed to the mortuary at Roscommon University Hospital. The Coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

No other injuries were reported.

The road remains closed as forensic collision investigators examine the scene, with local traffic diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who were travelling on St Patrick’s Street in Castlerea between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on Sunday, October 11, and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094 962 1630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.