Urgent Update: Elderly Woman Dies in Cavan Collision

BREAKING: An elderly woman has tragically lost her life following a two-car collision in County Cavan, prompting an urgent investigation by Gardai. The incident occurred at around 3:30 PM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, on a local road near the village of Crosskeys.

Emergency services rushed to the scene where the woman, aged in her 80s, was pronounced dead. Her body has been transported to the morgue at Cavan General Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The second driver, a woman in her 40s, was taken to the same hospital for assessment, officials confirmed.

Following the collision, the road was temporarily closed to facilitate a thorough examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing, and the road has now reopened.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward, emphasizing the need for any road users who may have been in the area between 3 PM and 3:30 PM to provide any camera footage that could aid in their investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cavan Garda Station at 049 436 8800 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111. This incident highlights the urgent need for road safety awareness as communities mourn the loss of a life.

Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.