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Pedestrian killed in Co Kildare crash

Man was killed last night after being struck by a vehicle outside Castledermot, Co Kildare.

GARDAÍ IN CO KILDARE ARE investigating a road crash on the N9 outside Castledermot in which a pedestrian was killed last night.

A man, 33, was seriously injured when struck by a vehicle at around 10.20pm and was taken to Naas General Hospital, where he died a short time later.

The N9 Moone to Castledermot Road remains closed just north of Castledermot for a technical examination.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information regarding the incident to contact them on 059 863 4210 or on the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

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