14/02/2019

Witnesses Sought To Fatal Collision In Co Kildare

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision in Athy, County Kildare.

A female pedestrian, aged in her 60s, died after she was struck by a truck on Duke Street at about 2.30pm on Wednesday, 13 February.

Emergency services treated the woman at the scene but she was pronounced dead a short time later.

The driver of the truck was uninjured.

A post-mortem is due to be carried out at Naas Hospital.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Athy Garda Station 059-8634210 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

(MH/CM)

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