Two killed in overnight road accidents

A man and a woman have been killed in separate road accidents in counties Wexford and Kilkenny overnight.

A female pedestrian died after she was struck by a car on the N25 Wexford to Rosslare road at Kellystown, Drinagh at about 1.30am this morning.

The driver, a 21-year-old male and the sole occupant of the car, was uninjured in the collision.

The road is closed and diversions are in place.

N25 (2/2): The N25 Waterford/ Rosslare Rd is closed at Drinagh, south of Wexford Town after a crash. http://t.co/xIOpAblVS1

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) June 12, 2015

A 22-year-old man was killed when his car crashed into a ditch on the N25 at Gaulstown, Glenmore just outside Waterford city at around 3am this morning.

He was rushed to Waterford General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The road is closed between Glenmore and Slieverue for a forensic examination.

N25 (1/2): N25 closed @ 2 locations after crashes. First closure btwn Glenmore & Slieverue.Divert through Thomastown. http://t.co/xIOpAblVS1

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) June 12, 2015