Woman in her 80s killed in New Year’s Eve car crash

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A woman in her 80s was killed in a car crash in Boyle, Co. Roscommon on New Year’s Eve, and another man was seriously injured.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a two car crash shortly before 5pm on the N4 at Doon near Boyle on Sunday.

The driver of one of the cars, a woman in her late 80s was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the second car, a man in his 30s was taken by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital. His injuries are understood to be serious.

A technical examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators is taking place this morning and traffic diversions have been in place overnight.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are also appealing to those with camera footage, including dash-cam to make it available to them.