Gardaí in Co Cork have confirmed that a woman has tragically died following a road traffic accident yesterday afternoon.
It is understood the woman passed away after she suffered a number of serious injuries in the single-vehicle accident, which occurred at approximately 4.30pm on the Skibbereen to Lough Hyne Road.
It is also thought that a male passenger aged in his 70s was also injured in the crash and was quickly taken to Bantry General Hospital where his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Gardaí say they are currently investigating the cause of the fatal crash.