A 70-year-old woman was reported dead this afternoon after an accident on Vesey Street, Devonshire left her trapped beneath a car.

A police spokesman said the woman was seriously injured when police and fire officers arrived at 12.24pm and extricated her, taking her to the hospital for treatment.

No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.

The Roads Policing Unit would like to speak with anyone who may have seen the collision, with witnesses asked to contact 295-0011.