BREAKING: Second horror crash in Meath claims life of woman in her 40s as Gardaí close road

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N51 at Boyerstown, county Meath, on Thursday March 12, 2026.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to the two-car collision which occurred at approximately 7:45am.

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A woman (aged in her 40s) who was a passenger in the car was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has been removed to Navan mortuary and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The Coroner has been notified.

A female juvenile (aged in her teens) who was a passenger in the same car has been airlifted to Children’s Hospital Ireland, Temple Street, for treatment of serious injuries.

The driver and a third passenger (both female, no details on ages at this time) were brought by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda with serious injuries.

The driver and sole occupant of the second car was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The N51 at Boyerstown has been closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

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Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N51 at Boyerstown between 7:15am and 8:00am on Thursday 12th March 2026 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Navan Garda Station on 046 903 6100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.