Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal car crash in Co Kerry today.
At around 12.30pm, gardaí were called to the scene of a two-car collision on the R555 at Foildarrig near Duagh in Co Kerry.
A 67-year-old female passenger in one of the cars was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Kerry where she was later pronounced dead.
The driver of this car, a man in his 50s, was also taken to hospital. His condition is understood to be serious.
The occupants of the second car, a man and woman both aged 20, were taken to University Hospital Kerry where their conditions are understood to be stable.
Garda forensic collision investigators have fully examined the vehicles and crash site. The road was closed for a number of hours but has since reopened to traffic.
The local coroner has been notified.
The investigation is ongoing and gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Listowel Garda Station on 068-50820 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
