Woman dies in Galway car crash

A woman in her fifties has died in a crash in Co. Galway.

She was the sole occupant of a car which struck a wall at New Gate on the Kiltomer to Portumna/Laurencetown Road, between 7.30am and 8am this morning.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and her body taken to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe.

This stretch of road is currently closed for forensic examination and gardaí are appealing for witnesses.