Young woman dies after car crashes into river in Tipperary

The fatal collision occurred last night.

The crash happened in Kilmoyler, Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

According to Gardaí, a car left the road at Kilaldry Bridge, Kilmoyler and entered the River Aherlow.

The driver of the car, a female adult teenager, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Her body was recovered from the water this morning by members of the Garda Water Unit

The body has been transported from the scene to the mortuary, where a post-mortem examination is due to take place.

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are carrying out a technical examination of the scene of the crash.

The L3101 is currently closed with local diversions put in place.

Gardaí have asked anyone with information to come forward.

A statement said: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the L3101 or in the Kilmoyler area between 10pm and midnight last night are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Cahir Garda Station on 052 7445630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."