10/12/2014

Woman, 86, Struck By Car

An elderly woman has died after being struck by a car in Co Sligo.

The incident happened on the N15 at Cartron, Bundoran Road, at around 6.40pm on Tuesday (9 December).

The 86-year-old, who was a pedestrian, was struck by a car.

She suffered serious injuries in the accident and was taken to Sligo General Hospital, but was later pronounced dead.

A post mortem is to be carried out.

(JP/IT)

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