Young doctor dies in 'freak' drowning accident in Mayo

The 30-year-old was dead when taken from the partly submerged vehicle at what is known as Hoban’s Carpark, Castlebar, which is adjacent to the Castlebar River.

A young doctor has died in what is believed to have been a freak drowning accident.

Dr Sara Ahmed, who was attached to Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, lost her life late last night (Friday) when the car she was driving ended up in a river.