An elderly woman has died following a crash in Meath earlier today.
A car and a van were involved in the tragic incident which happened on the N2 at Balrath Cross at approximately 3:35pm.
The woman, aged in her 70's, was the driver of the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Her body has since been removed to the mortuary at Navan Hospital where a post-mortem will take place.
A garda spokesman said that no other injuries have been reported and the road where the crash happened remains closed.
He said: "A technical examination of the scene by Forensic Collision Investigators is underway.
"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them.
"Anyone with information can contact Navan Garda Station 046 903 6100 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."
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