Gardaí are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Cornafulla, old N6, Athlone - Ballinasloe Road on 24th March 2014 at approximately 9am.
A 49 year old female was fatally injured when the car she was driving collided with another car. She was brought to Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe County Galway where she was pronounced dead. A post mortem is to be arranged.
The male driver of the second vehicle was also brought to Portiuncula Hospital, with non-life threatening injuries.
The road is currently closed to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Diversions are in place.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Roscommon Garda Station on 090 6638300, The Garda Confidential 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.