Woman killed in Drogheda crash

A woman in her 70s has been killed in a crash in Drogheda, Co Louth.

Gardaí in Drogheda have appealed for witnesses after the crash at about 5.30pm today.

The female pedestrian was seriously injured when she was struck by a motor car at Scarlet St, Drogheda.

She was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

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

The street is closed pending a technical examination and diversions are in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda garda station on 041 9874200, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.