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A woman died in Mullingar, Co Westmeath this afternoon after a head-on collision with a truck.
The incident occurred around 1 pm this afternoon in the city of Glascarn, Rathconrath.
The 45-year-old woman was the driver and sole occupant of the car. His body has been taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital morgue, Mullingar, where an autopsy will be performed at a later date.
The truck driver, a man in his 40s, was unhurt and did not require medical attention.
Local detours are in place and the road remains closed at this time as forensic collision investigators are conducting a technical examination.
Gardaí is investigating and is asking for witnesses to this collision to come forward. They would like to speak to anyone who might have camera footage, including the dash cam.
Anyone with any information should contact the Mullingar Garda station on 044 938 4000, the Garda confidential line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
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