A young man who was killed after being struck by a bus in Longford has been named locally as 19-year-old Martin McDonnell.
A native of Longford town, he died after he was struck by a Bus Éireann bus on Convent Road at 6.20pm yesterday evening.
The service was travelling from Cavan to Athlone when the incident happened.
Bus Éireann said there were no reported injuries to any passengers or to the bus driver.
His body was taken to Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar where a post-mortem examination will take place.
In a statement today Chief Executive of Bus Éireann Stephen Kent extended his sympathies to the man's family and friends.
"This is a sad and shocking event and the sympathies of everyone at Bus Éireann are with the family and friends of the deceased," Mr Kent said.
"We are grateful to the Gardaí and emergency services for their rapid response, and we are supporting the investigation fully."
Longford Municipal District Cathaoirleach Councillor Gerry Hagan expressed his shock upon learning of the tragedy.
"It's a tragedy at any time of the year, but especially so with it being Easter week," he said.
"On behalf of the Longford community I would like to take this opportunity to extend deepest sympathies to the family of the young man."
