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Two people have died in road crashes in Co Cork and Co Mayo on Thursday.
In Co Cork, a car struck a gate post in Mayhill, fatally injuring a male passenger in his 70s and leaving the female driver with serious injuries.
The Ballyhooley road at the junction with Gordon's Hill is currently closed off for a forensic examination and gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact them at Mayfield Garda Station on 01 4558510.
In Co Mayo, a woman in her 60s died in hospital after her car collided with another car on the Westport road (N5) in Castlebar at 8.30am on Thursday.
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The driver of the second car, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The road is closed for a forensic examination and gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact them at Castlebar Garda Station on 094 9038200.