Updated / Saturday, 31 Oct 2026 08:14
A man in his 70s has died after he was struck by a car in Co Kilkenny yesterday.
The man was pronounced at the scene of the incident, which occurred at around 5.50pm on the R691 at Desart Demesne near Callan.
His body was removed to University Hospital Waterford.
No other injuries were reported.
The road remains closed for a technical examination and local diversions are in place.
Gardai are appealing to any witnesses, or any road users who were travelling in the area at the time and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
Source: RTÉ News
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