An elderly woman has died after being struck by a bus in Cork city.
The 7.30am bus from Passage West to the city centre was overtaking a refuse truck on Southern Road when it hit the woman, who was crossing the road at the time.
Bus Éireann has confirmed that an internal investigation will be carried out.
A spokesperson was unable to confirm how many passengers were on the bus but said no passengers were injured. The driver is said to be suffering from shock.
The company extended its deepest sympathies to the woman's family.
In a separate incident, nine people were injured following a two-car collision at a roundabout on the outskirts of Galway city early this morning.
Three units of Galway fire brigade and four ambulances attended the scene of the accident at Doughiska.
All nine were brought to hospital, but it is understood their injuries are not life-threatening.
