A woman was killed on the road in Dublin this morning

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses as a pedestrian was killed on the Navan Road.

An elderly female pedestrian was killed as she was hit by a car this morning. According to The Irish Times, the woman was struck on the Navan Road in Cabra, Co. Dublin. The woman was killed by the approaching car at approximately 8.15am on a junction on the Navan Road, near the Maxol petrol station and the Mary Help of Christians church. The victim was rushed to the Mater Hospital where she died shortly after arriving. A 39-year-old man was taken into Finglas Garda Station for questioning before being released. According to a spokesman for An Garda Síochána, a file will be prepared and sent off to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The roads affected have been closed for technical examination with diversions put in place. Gardaí in Cabra Garda Station are appealing for any information in relation to the situation.