Woman, 50s, dies after two-car crash in Co Sligo

A woman has died following a two-car crash in Co Sligo.

Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene on the R290 at Dunamurry in Ballygawley shortly after 7.30pm this evening.

One of the motorists, a woman aged in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her body has been removed to the mortuary at Sligo University Hospital where a post-mortem examination is due to be arranged.

The driver of the second car was taken to Sligo University Hospital where their injuries have been described as non-life threatening.

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

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, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.