Breaking News: Pedestrian Fatalities on Irish Roads - N7 Motorway & Co Carlow Incidents

Two separate incidents involving pedestrians have resulted in fatalities on Irish roads this Saturday. In Co Kildare, a man in his 30s died following a collision with a bus on the N7 motorway between junctions 8 and 7 eastbound at Kill around 3:30 PM. He was taken to Tallaght University Hospital but succumbed to his injuries later that evening. An autopsy is pending, and the road remains closed for a technical examination by Gardaí. Diversions are in place. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and any dash-cam footage from drivers in the area at the time. Contact Naas Garda Station on (045) 884 300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 with information.
In a separate incident in Co Carlow, a man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene after a collision with a car on the R703 in Ballyroughan Big, Borris, around 4:30 PM. The driver, a woman in her 60s, was uninjured. The road is closed for a technical examination, and diversions are in place. Gardaí are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage. Contact Carlow Garda Station on 059 913 6620 or the Garda Confidential Line with information.
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