More carnage on Irish roads as woman dies following Sligo crash

A woman has become the eighth person to die on Irish roads so far this year, following a fatal collision in County Sligo.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident, involving two vehicles, on the R290 at Dunamurry, Ballygawley, shortly after 7.30pm on Monday evening.   

"One of the motorists involved, a woman aged in her 50s was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the second car was taken by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital. Their injuries are not described as life threatening," said a garda spokesperson.

The scene of the crash is currently preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and traffic diversions are in place on the R290 between Ballygawley and Ballintogher.

Gardai say the deceased has been removed to the mortuary at Sligo University Hospital. The local Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are also appealing to road users with camera footage, including dash-cam from the scene of the collision to make it available to them.

Anyone with information can contact Sligo garda station at 071 9157000.