The road is closed for technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators, and local diversions are in place.

The woman, who was the sole occupant of the car was brought to Tullamore Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

The collision happened at around 6.30 am on the N61 close to Walsh's Roundabout.

The section of road will remain closed for the next hour.

The event aims to promote road safety by bringing together various state bodies.

In beginning his sentencing this morning, Judge Keelan Johnston described witness accounts of the accused's car driving erratically and swerving into oncoming traffic, resulting in several near misses.

Longford Councillor Paraic Brady says Minister Ryan will have blood on his hands if he does not change his priorities.

The route had been closed for a number of hours this morning to allow a technical examination, but has now reopened.