A woman aged in her 50’s has died following a two vehicle collision in County Sligo.
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of a collision shortly after 7:30pm yesterday evening, (Monday 8th January, 2024) on the R290 at Dunamurry, Ballygawley, County Sligo.
The woman who was driving one the cars was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the second car was taken by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital. Their injuries are described as non life threatening.
The scene is currently preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and traffic diversions are in place on the R290 between Ballygawley and Ballintogher.
The deceased woman 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, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
