Woman (70s) dies after two-vehicle collision in Co Donegal
A woman has died following a two-vehicle collision in Co Donegal on Friday night.
The incident happened on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge in Milford.
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A female driver, aged in her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body has been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
The driver of the van, a man in his 50s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.
There were no other injuries reported.
The road remains closed at this time pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7.15pm and 7.45pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milford Garda Station on (074) 9153060, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
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