Woman dies in Co Sligo after car hits lorry

A woman (27) died in a crash in Co Sligo yesterday morning, gardaí said today.

A woman (27) died in a crash in Co Sligo yesterday morning, gardaí said today.

Trish Dempsey Ruane, from Foxford, Co Mayo was driving the car in Carrowtawy, Ballymote, when it collided with a lorry at 9.45am.

Officers from Ballymote Garda station are investigating and have asked any witnesses to come forward.

A total of 154 people have died on the State's roads so far this year.

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