BREAKING: Woman dies and children hospitalised in Limerick collision

A WOMAN, aged in her 20s, has died in a road traffic collision in the early hours of this Sunday morning in County Limerick.

A male passenger, aged in his 30s, is receiving treatment in hospital for serious injuries. A female child and a male toddler are also receiving medical treatment but their injuries are not life-threatening.

A garda spokesperson said gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic incident at Kilduff, near Pallasgreen.

"The collision, involving a car, occurred at approximately 3.30am. The driver of the vehicle, a woman aged in her 20s, received fatal injuries following the collision.  

"A male passenger (30s), is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries at University Hospital Limerick," said a garda spokesperson.

The road remains closed this morning with local diversions in place. A technical examination of the scene will take place later today by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who has information, who may have witnessed the incident or who may have video footage (including dash-cam), to contact Henry Street Garda Station 061 212 400  the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.