Woman, 70s, dies following two-car crash in Monaghan

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident on the N2 at Broomfield at around 10.10am. Stock picture: Denis Minihane.

A woman has died following a crash involving two cars in Co Monaghan on Thursday morning. 

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident on the N2 at Broomfield at around 10.10am. 

The passenger of one car, a woman in her 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has since been taken to the mortuary at Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda, for an autopsy. 

The coroner has been notified. 

The driver, and only other occupant of that car, a woman in her 30s, as well as the driver of the other car, a man in his 50s, were taken to hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries. 

The road remains closed for gardaí to carry out a technical examination of the scene. Diversions are in place. 

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.

Any road users who were travelling in the area of the N2 at Broomfield between 10.00am and 10.30am on Thursday 22nd October 2026, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Carrickmacross Garda Station on 042 9690140, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

The latest fatality brings the number of people who have died on Irish roads this year up to 152.