Woman dies in Sligo crash

A woman in her 80s was killed this afternoon when the car in which she was travelling was involved in a crash with a lorry on…

A woman in her 80s was killed this afternoon when the car in which she was travelling was involved in a crash with a lorry on the N15 Sligo to Bundoran road near the village of Cliffoney.

She was taken to Sligo General Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The drivers of the car and the lorry were also taken to hospital.

Forensic collision investigators are at the scene and diversions are in place.

Gardaí are asking anyone with information to contact Sligo Garda Station on 071-9157000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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