Girl (14) killed in Co Kerry single-vehicle crash

Woman (20) and 18-month-old baby taken to hospital after car left road near Castleisland

A 14-year-old girl died after the car in which she was travelling left the road and crashed into a ditch in Co Kerry last night.
A 14-year-old girl died after the car in which she was travelling left the road and crashed into a ditch in Co Kerry last night.

A 14-year-old girl died after the car in which she was travelling left the road and crashed into a ditch in Co Kerry last night.

The incident happened shortly before 11.30pm five kilometres from Scartaglen near Castleisland.

The 20-year-old woman driving the car and an 18-month-old girl were taken to Tralee General Hospital where their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

The road has been closed for a technical examination.

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Castleisland Garda station on 066-7163090 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.