Two women have died following Louth road accident

Two women have died following a traffic accident in County Louth.

Gardai are investigating the fatal road traffic collision on the N2 south of Ardee at approximately 6.30pm this evening.

Two female pedestrians in their 60’s were fatally injured when they were struck by a car. They were pronounced dead at the scene and their bodies removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.The driver of the car was uninjured.

It is understood they may have got off a bus when they were struck by a car.

This stretch of road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place. The road is expected to remain closed overnight.

Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Ardee Garda Station on 041-6871130, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.