A woman in her 50's has been killed following a crash in County Galway.

The single vehicle collision occurred on the Killimor to Kiltormer Road, off the N65, at Portumna, at around 8:30 this morning.

It's understood the woman's car hit a tree. She was the sole occupant of the car and was pronounced dead at scene.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.