21/05/2014

Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found In Campervan

An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a woman's body in a campervan in Co Clare.

Gardaí found the body inside the van after responding to reports of concern that the woman hadn't been seen since Sunday.

According to reports the woman was aged in her 60s and had arrived in the area last week from England.

The woman's body was taken to University Hospital Limerick for a post-mortem examination.

Garda say that they do not believe there to be any violent or suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman's death.

(MH/CD)

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