Woman dies after van and car crash in Co Mayo

A woman in her 80s has died after a collision involving a car and a van in Co Mayo.

The incident happened on the R319 west of Achill Sound around 5.30pm on Friday evening.

The woman, the sole driver of the car, was pronounced dead shortly after.

Her body has been removed from the scene to Mayo University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place.

Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses near the R319 to come forward. The road will remain closed overnight as an examination continues.

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