A 48 year old woman has died at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, following serious head injuries sustained in a road traffic collision with a 4×4 vehicle at Coolishall Upper, on the R772 between Gorey and Clough around 10.30 am this morning.

The woman was airlifted to the Dublin hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

The driver of the second vehicle, a local man in his 40’s, sustained minor injuries.

Witnesses say it was a ‘head on’ collision.

The road was closed for a number of hours while a forensic investigation took place at the scene.

Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to come forward and contact them at Gorey Garda Station on 053 9430690.