Woman killed in road traffic collision in Co Monaghan

Fatal incident occurred on the Clones Road, in Aghalisk, on Wednesday morning

A woman in her mid-50s has been killed in a two-car collision in Co Monaghan. File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times
A woman in her mid-50s has been killed in a two-car collision in Co Monaghan. File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times

A woman has been killed in a two-car collision in Co Monaghan.

The incident occurred on the Clones Road, in Aghalisk, at approximately 7.50am on Wednesday morning.

A female driver in her mid-50s was killed in the collision. Her body was removed to Cavan General Hospital following the incident.

The second driver, a man in his late 50s, has been taken to hospital. His injuries are described as non-life-threatening.

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The scene has been sealed off for a Garda forensic examination and diversions are in place.

AA Roadwatch are advising motorists to avoid the area around Carson’s Bridge.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information on the incident to contact them at Monaghan Garda station on 047-77200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666111 or any Garda station.