Woman (40s) dies after road traffic collision in Co Sligo

A woman in her 40s has died after she was knocked down while out walking in Co Sligo, gardaí have said.

Gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of the incident on the N15, 2km outside Moneygold Grange, Co Sligo at about 10.15pm on Tuesday.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. It is believed she was struck by a vehicle.

Traffic diversions were put in place and the scene was preserved for examination by scenes of crime officers and Garda forensic collision investigators.

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The local coroner has been notified and arrangements will be made for a postmortem examination.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and are particularly appealing to any road users who were in the Grange area at the time.

Investigating gardaí are also appealing to those with video footage, including dash cam, from the scene and along this route to make it available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Garda station 071 915 7000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.