Woman dies in Kerry crash

A woman in her 60s has died following a car crash in Co Kerry last night.

A woman in her 60s has died following a car crash in Co Kerry last night.

The victim was fatally injured at about 7.15pm when the car she was travelling in collided with a van on the N72 at Madlagh, Fossa, Killarney.

Two other occupants of the car, a man and woman both aged in their 60s, and the driver of the van, a man aged in his 30s, were taken to Kerry General Hospital. Their conditions are described as serious.

Garda investigators are at the scene, and traffic diversions are in place. Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station 064 6671160, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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