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John Patrick Kierans & Cormac Byrne

Woman tragically dies after crash between car and jeep in Castleisland, Co Kerry

A woman has tragically died after a car and jeep crashed in Co Kerry.

The heartbreaking incident happened at Meenleitrim, Castleisland, at around 8am this morning.

A woman in her 20s, who was the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the jeep was taken to University Hospital Kerry with non-life threatening injuries.

A garda spokeswoman said: "The scene at the crash site is preserved for examination by Garda forensic collision investigators and the local Coroner has been notified.

"The road is currently closed to traffic and diversions are in place.

"Gardaí at Tralee are appealing for any witnesses to come forward, particularly any motorists who were travelling in the area at the time and may have dash cam footage.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."

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