Witness appeal after woman (40s) killed in fatal collision in Kilkenny

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Kilkenny earlier today, Thursday, November 10, 2022.

At approximately 5.20pm, gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a car and pedestrian on the N10 at Spring Hill, Kilkenny.

The pedestrian, a woman in her mid 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car did not require medical treatment.

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The N10 at the scene of the collision is currently closed and local traffic diversions are in place.

A technical examination of the scene will be carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators tomorrow morning.

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

Gardaí at Kilkenny are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are also appealing to road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) from the scene of the collision to make it this available to them.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 7775000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.