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Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses
A woman in her 20s has died following a crash in Meath.
The single vehicle collision occurred at about 1.20 am this morning on the N51 at Rathmore, Athboy.
The young woman - the sole occupant of the car - was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road will remain closed until a forenic examination of the scene is completed.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.
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