Man's body found on Donegal road

Gardaí are appealing for information after a man's body was found in Co Donegal, overnight.

Gardaí are appealing for information after a man's body was found in Co Donegal, overnight.

At about 12.40am, the body of a male aged in his 40s was discovered on the carriageway of the N15 at Parkhill, about one mile from Ballyshannon town. A preliminary examination at the scene suggests the man was struck by a passing vehicle.

The body remains at the road, and forensic collision investigators will attend the scene. The road is closed to traffic, and diversions are in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballyshannon Garda station 071-9858530 or the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111.

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