Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward

Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene after being alerted shortly after 7 pm that a pedestrian had been struck by a car on the R502 at Ballinlassa, between Templemore and Templetouhy.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardaí also confirmed that the motorist did not require immediate hospital treatment.

The Coroner has since been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

The scene has been preserved for examination by forensic collision investigators, and local traffic diversions are in place.

Gardaí are also appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward and contact them. Anyone who was travelling on the road at the time and may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage, is asked to make it available to the Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Thurles Garda Station on 0504 25100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.