Woman killed in Louth traffic incident

The pedestrian was pronounced dead after being brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda this evening.

A FEMALE PEDESTRIAN aged in her 70s has died following a traffic incident in Drogheda, Co Louth this eveing.

The incident occurred at approximately 5.30pm, when the woman was struck by a car at Scarlet Street, Drogheda. The woman was taken by ambulance the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where she was pronounced dead.

The driver of the motor car, a woman aged in her 60s, was also taken to hospital.

The street where the incident occurred has been closed pending technical examination and diversions have been put in place.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station 041 9874200, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

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