The single vehicle collision involved a car and occurred shortly after 7am.

Gardaí say the incident happened Southbound at Junction 6

The woman, who was driving one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

The single-vehicle incident happened between the junctions for Tyrellspass and Rochfortbridge on Thursday afternoon

The third occupant of the car has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be non-life threatening