A woman in her 80s has been killed in a three car crash in Co. Galway.

The incident happened at around 5 o'clock this evening near the village of Kilreekil.

The elderly woman - who was driving one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene.

While the driver of the second car - a woman in her 30s - was taken to hospital - but her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The occupants of the third car were uninjured.

The road is currently closed - while Gardaí carry out a technical examination of the scene. Diversions are in place.