Updated 14:40

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a pedestrian was killed in a road crash in Cork city this morning.

The man, aged in his 40s, was struck by a car while out walking on the Kinsale Road between 5am and 5:45am.

His body was removed to Cork University Hospital where a postmortem examination is due to take place.

A man in his 60s has been arrested and remains in custody at Togher Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have any information or dash-cam footage to contact them. 

The Kinsale Road is currently closed as Gardaí carry out a forensic examination.

Diversions are in place.