A woman in her 50s has died in a crash near Miltown Malbay, Co.Clare.

The single vehicle accident happened at about 11pm last night when the car left the road and entered a field.

The woman, who was the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her body has been removed to Limerick University Hospital where a post mortem examination will be carried out.

The road at the scene has been closed for a forensic examination.