Woman dies in Mayo road accident

A 39-year-old female pedestrian has died in a road crash in Co. Mayo.

Gardaí at Belmullet are investigating the collision, which happened at Glencastle, Co. Mayo at about 6.55am this morning.

The woman was walking along a minor road at Bunnahowen, Glencastle, when she was struck by a van.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her body has been removed to Mayo General Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Forensic collision investigators are currently examining the scene, so the road is closed to traffic and diversions are in place.