07/06/2013

Women Killed In Westport Road Crash

A 24-year-old female passenger has died when the car she was in was involved in a two-car collision in Westport, Co Mayo.

The collision, between a car, carrying the female passenger, and a truck happened on the N5, Westport to Castlebar Road at 09:00 on Friday morning.

The driver of the car was treated at Mayo General Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the truck was uninjured.

A forensic examination of the site took place, with diversion in place while the road was closed.

Westport garda have appeal for any witnesses to the collison to contact them on 098 50230, tha Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

(MH/IT)

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