A WOMAN IN her 80s has died after being struck by a lorry in Co Donegal.

Gardaí are currently at the scene of the collision that occurred in the village of St. Johnston.

Shortly after 2 pm, gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a woman in her 80s was struck by a lorry on Church Street in the village.

She was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

The lorry driver was uninjured.

The road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and local diversions are in place.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has also been notified.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward.

Any road users who have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were in the vicinity of St. Johnston at the time of the collision are asked to make this footage available to the investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is also asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.