A 45-year-old pedestrian died last night when she was hit by a tree that blew over in high winds in Dublin.
Gardaí said the mother-of-three was pronounced dead in hospital a short time after the accident at about 5pm yesterday on Waterloo Road, Dublin 4 near the junction with Upper Baggot Street.
An off-duty member of Dublin Fire Brigade who was near the scene contacted Donnybrook Fire Station and two units arrived withing minutes. She gave medical attention to the woman, who was taken to St Vincent's Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
A car was also crushed by the tree when it fell across the road. Nobody in the car was injured.
The tragedy happened as Met Éireann issued a weather warning and forecast strong to near gale force and gusty south-westerly winds across the capital.
Gusts are also expected to reach between 80 and 95 km/h in exposed areas today.
Motorists were also warned that very blustery conditions were causing problems for road users. AA Roadwatch said high sided vehicles, motorbikes and cyclists were urged to take extra care.