A teenage girl has died after being hit by a jeep in Clara, Co Offaly on Friday evening.
The tragedy occurred on the R436 Clara to Ballycumber road in the Erry area at approximately 7:30pm.
The young girl, who was aged in her mid teens, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardai are investigating the incident.
The road is closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, particularly any road users who travelled in the area and may have dash cam footage, to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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