Issue Date: 15th July 2024
Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 5.50pm on Monday evening, 15th July 2024 in Ballintrane, Co.Carlow.
The collision, involving a van and a car, occurred on the N80.
The driver of the car, a woman aged in her 30s, was treated by emergency services at the scene but passed away from her injuries.
The two male occupants in the van were both airlifted from the scene to hospital where they are currently receiving treatment for serious injuries.
The road remains closed this at this time with an examination by Forensic Collision Investigators currently under way. Local diversions remain in place.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time of the collision are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tullow Garda Station on 059 915 1222, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
