It's the second fatal road traffic collision in Kildare in two days
Gardaí last night attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a van that occurred at approximately 6:15pm yesterday evening on the R148 at Cloncurry, near Enfield.
The driver of the car, a woman aged in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two young children who were also travelling in this vehicle have been taken to Children's Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin where their conditions are currently described as serious but stable.
The male driver of the van was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The R148 at Cloncurry in between Enfield and Kilcock is currently closed.
Local diversions are in place.
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators will conduct a technical examination of the scene on this morning.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda station on 01 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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