Gardai are investigating a fatal crash in Co. Tipperary.

A female pedestrian died after being struck by a truck in Thurles town centre shortly before midday.

The victim is believed to be from Roscrea. She was pronounced dead at the scene, which remains closed to traffic for a number of hours to allow for a garda technical examation.

Thurles gardai are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them.