Issue Date: 8th April 2022
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the N2 at Balrath Cross in Co.Meath this afternoon, Friday, 8th April, 2022.
The two vehicle collision, involving a car and a van occurred at approximately 3.35pm. The driver of the car, a woman aged in her 70s, was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
Her body has since been removed to the mortuary at Navan Hospital where a post-mortem will take place.
No other injuries have been reported at this time.
The road where the collision occurred remains closed with local diversions in place. A technical examination of the scene by Forensic Collision Investigators is underway.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them.
Anyone with information can contact Navan Garda Station 046 903 6100 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
