Two people have been killed in separate road crashes in counties Wexford and Kilkenny.

In Co Wexford, a pedestrian died after being struck by a car on the Wexford to Rosslare road at Kellystown, Drinagh on the outskirts of Wexford town at around 1.30am.

Gardaí say the age or identity of the female pedestrian has not yet been positively identified.

Her body has been removed to Wexford General Hospital.

The driver of the car, a 21-year-old man, was not injured.

Gardaí have appealed for anyone with information to contact Wexford Garda Station on 053 9165200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda station.

In Co Kilkenny, a 22-year-old man died after the car he was driving struck a ditch at Gaulstown in Glenmore at around 3am.

The man received serious injuries in the crash and was taken to Waterford General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact Thomastown Garda Station 056-7754150, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda station.