Young woman dies as car hits tree in Tipperary

A young woman has died after the car she was travelling in crashed into a tree in Co Tipperary today.

The accident happened just after midday at Loughtally, near Marlfield.

The woman, who was in her early 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two children travelling with her in the car were taken to hospital, but their injuries are not thought to be serious.