A woman in her early 70s has died after she was in collision with a truck in Co Tipperary.

The collision happened at around 1pm at Townspark, Carrick on Suir, on the Limerick to Waterford Road whne the woman was crossing the road.

The pensioner, a pedestrian, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road is currently closed for a forensic collision examination.

Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact the Gardaí in Clonmel on 052 6177640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.