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Woman, 80s, dies after being struck by lorry in Co Donegal

The incident happened shortly after 2pm on Church Street in St Johnston (File image)
The incident happened shortly after 2pm on Church Street in St Johnston (File image)

A woman in her 80s has died after being struck by a lorry in Co Donegal.

The incident happened shortly after 2pm on Church Street in St Johnston.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene, where the woman was pronounced dead a short time later.

The lorry driver was uninjured.

The coroner has been notified and the woman's body will be taken to the mortuary at Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be conducted.

The road is closed to allow for a forensic examination and local diversions are in place. Gardaí said that the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has also been notified.

In a statement, the HSA said it was aware of the incident and was making enquiries into the circumstances.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision, including those with camera or dash-cam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074-916-7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any garda station.