Woman (52) dies in road crash in Co Kildare

Driver was sole occupant in incident in Naas

The scene of the fatal road traffic accident on the Rathangan Road, Allenwood South, Co. Kildare. Photograph: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin
The scene of the fatal road traffic accident on the Rathangan Road, Allenwood South, Co. Kildare. Photograph: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

A 52-year-old woman has died in a road crash in Naas, Co Kildare.

The driver was the sole occupant in the single-car crash on Rathangan Road, Allenwood South.

The body of the deceased has been removed to the mortuary at Naas General Hospital. Local diversions are in place.

Investigating gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station 045-884300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.