Man killed while walking on motorway

A man was killed in the early hours of this morning while walking along the M9 motorway near Kilcullen.

The incident happened at around 3.30am between junctions 2 and 3, on the northbound carriageway. The man was struck by a car and died at the scene. The motorist wasn't injured.

Diversions have been in place northbound, via Athy.