A woman aged in her 20s has died following a crash in Co Kildare this morning.
The incident occurred on the N78 Kilcullen to Athy road shortly after 2.30am
The woman was the sole occupant of the car which crashed. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.
The road between Athy and Kilcullen is closed between Narraghmore and Sun Cross while a technial examination is carried out by Garda forensic investigators.
Gardaí are directing traffic and motorists are advised to stay on the motorway and avoid this route.