Leitrim woman killed in accident

Reporter:

Claire McGovern

22 Dec 2016

A woman from Drumshanbo was killed in an accident this evening.

It is understood the lady was walking with a second person in the area around the swimming pool at the Carrick Road when the accident occurred.

It is also understood that the lady who tragically lost her life is a well known resident of the town.

Gardai attended the scene and the road is presently closed for a forensic examination to take place.

Diversions are in place.

www.leitrimobserver.ie will update our readers as more details come to hand.

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