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15th Mar 2018

Female pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Donegal

Conor Heneghan

A 59-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car in Donegal on Wednesday night.

Gardaí in Buncrana in Donegal are investigating a fatal road traffic collision, which occurred at Umricam, Buncrana at approximately 9.15pm on Wednesday night.

A 59-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a car and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has been removed to Letterkenny General Hospital where a post mortem examination will take place on Thursday. The local coroner has been notified.

The road remains closed and diversions are in place.

Investigations are ongoing and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Buncrana Garda Station at (074) 9320540, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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