Woman dies in overnight car accident in Co Mayo

A woman in her 40s has died after being struck by a car in Co Mayo overnight.

The crash happened at around 3am on the N60, Castlebar-Claremorris Road, near Breaffy Village, Co Mayo.

A female pedestrian, aged 49, suffered fatal injuries when she was struck by a car.

She was taken to Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar where she was later pronounced dead.

The N60 Castlebar to Claremorris road remains closed this morning pending a forensic collision investigation.

MAYO: N60 Castlebar/ Claremorris Rd closed in both directions at Breaffy following a serious collision overnight. Diversions in place.

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.