A woman in her 20s has died after being struck by a van in a hit-and-run incident in Rathkeale, Co Limerick.
She had been transported to University Hospital Limerick in a critical condition but later died from her injuries.
The incident occurred outside a house on the narrow road at Bank Place in Rathkeale at around 12.15pm.
The woman was standing beside large gates attached to a house on the street when she was struck by a silver Ford Transit van.
Gardaí said the van failed to remain at the scene of the incident while the driver failed to offer assistance to the injured woman.
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Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
"Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dashcam) and were in the area between 11:30am and 1:00pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí," they said in a statement.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Rathkeale Garda Station on 069 63222, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
