An elderly woman has been rushed to hospital with serious injures after crashing into a wall in North Dublin.
The incident happened on Windgate Road in Howth this afternoon with gardai currently on the scene examining.
The road has been closed off since around 3.30pm while the woman was taken to Beaumont Hospital.
A garda spokesperson described her injuries as serious and said the investigation is ongoing.
She said: "Gardaí in Howth are investigating a single vehicle serious injury RTC that occurred on Windgate Road, Howth this afternoon Sunday 2nd June, 2019 at approximately 3.20p.m.
"The female driver (late 70s), sole occupant of the car was driving when it collided with a wall. She has been removed to Beaumont Hospital where her injuries are described as serious.
"The road is currently closed and investigations are ongoing."
The accident comes as gardai reminded everyone to be "extra careful" following a number of deaths on Irish roads.
Speaking on Sunday, Assistant Commissioner David Sheahan - Roads Policing & Major Event Management said: "Be mindful of the changing weather conditions that impact on road surfaces, never ever drink and drive, reduce your speed and arrive alive to prevent any further tragedy on our roads.”
