A man in his 70s has become the seventh person to die on the roads over the Christmas period.
The man died when he his car he was driving was involved in a collision with another vehicle at Gaultier Cross, Dunmore East, Co Waterford, shortly before 2pm.
Separately, a male pedestrian in his 30s has died after he was struck by a vehicle in Co Kildare last night.
The incident happened on the R403 at Baybush in Straffan shortly before 10pm.
The road is closed and diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Clane Garda Station on 045-868262.
Warning
Gardaí have said the death of seven people in traffic accidents in the past five days is a stark reminder of the dangers for road users.
Speaking on RTE’s Morning Ireland, Assistant Garda Commissioner John Twomey appealed to pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists to wear high visibility fluorescent clothing and to be aware of the dangers posed by the weather.
