Woman (80s) dies following Enfield collision

A woman in her 80s has died following a two-vehicle collision in Enfield yesterday.

The collision occurred on the R148 Ring Road at around 2pm yesterday.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the collision involving two cars on the R148 at Johnstown, Enfield. The driver of one of these cars, a woman (80s), was taken to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown where she sadly passed away later that evening.

The driver of the second vehicle was taken to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown with injuries that are described as not life-threatening.

The local coroner has been informed and a post-mortem examination is being arranged.

Gardaí are asking for any witnesses of the crash to come forward, particularly those with dash-cam footage.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Trim Garda Station on 046 948 6140, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.