UPDATED: Serious road accident leads to woman being airlifted to hospital

A woman in her 30s has been airlifted to hospital following a road accident in Donegal.

Emergency services attended the scene of a serious road traffic incident at Barnesmore Gap this afternoon.

Gardaí are advising that a section of the road was closed and is expected to remain closed for some time.

Local diversions are in place, however motorists are asked to please avoid the area if at all possible.

The single-vehicle incident occurred on the N15 at approximately 3.45pm today, gardái confirmed.

There was considerable traffic disruption in the area.