Teen Dies After Mayo Accident

A teenager's died in hospital after she was knocked down on a road in Co Mayo. 

The 18 year old woman was walking on the Castlebar to Claremorris Road -the N60 – at about 5 o'clock yesterday evening when she was hit by a car. 

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The 83 year old driver and a young male passenger were taken to hospital as a precaution, but are not believed to have been injured.

The road was closed for an examination but has since since reopened. 

Gardai are appealing for any witnesses.