A woman has died after being struck by a Luas tram on the Red Line in Dublin.

The age of the deceased is not known.

The incident happened at about 12.35am at St James' Walk in Rialto.

The area was sealed off to facilitate a garda investigation. It has since reopened.

An appeal has been made by gardaí for anyone who was in the St James' Walk area and may have witnessed the incident to contact them at Kilmainham Garda Station on 01-666-9700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.