Woman (21) killed in Cavan crash

A woman has died following a single vehicle crash in Co Cavan in the early hours of this morning.

A woman has died following a single vehicle crash in Co Cavan in the early hours of this morning.

The crash occurred at Aghnaskeagh on the Mountnugent to Finea road at about 4.30am.

A Garda spokesman said the road was closed to allow a forensic examination of the scene to be completed. Local diversions are in place.

The woman (21) was travelling as a passenger in the car and was fatally injured when it hit a tree.

The driver, a 20-year-old man, sustained injuries in the crash but they were not said to be life threatening.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Kilnaleck Garda station on (049) 4336202, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.