A woman has died after a road traffic collision in Co Longford.

It happened on the Strokestown Road at Aughareagh at around 12:50pm on Wednesday.

The woman, aged in her 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her remains have been taken to Mullingar Regional Hospital.

The scene was closed earlier for a Garda technical examination.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 12:45pm and 1.00pm on Wednesday to contact them.

They are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have dash cam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí at Longford Garda station on 043-335-0570.