Man killed after he was struck by car at 1.40am

A man was killed in the early hours of this morning when he was struck by a car at Durrow, Co Offaly.

The 26-year-old pedestrian was hit at around 1.40am on the Kilbeggan to Tullamore Road.

The driver of the car was not injured.

The stretch of road on the N52 at Durrow is closed for a technical examination and diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to contact Tullamore Garda station on 057-9327600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any garda station