
It happened at around 5pm.
A man in his 70s has died in a road traffic collision in the midlands.
Gardaí are currently at the scene of the incident, which occured at around 4:55pm this evening on Chapel Lane, Mountmellick, Laois.
The man, who was a pedestrian, and a lorry were involved.
The lorry driver, a male, didn't require medical attention.
The road remains closed as Gardaí examine the scene, with local diversions in place.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.