A man in his 20s has died in a hit-and-run in Balbriggan in north Dublin.

The man, who was a pedestrian, was hit by a car on Railway Street.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the serious collision shortly after 9 o'clock on Monday night.

Gardaí say the car failed to remain at the scene.

The man in his 20s was treated at the scene by paramedics, however, he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The scene remained sealed off on Tuesday morning with local traffic diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with video or dashcam footage, who was in the area at the time of the crash, to make it available to them.

Investigating officers are asking witnesses to the crash, or anyone with information, to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.