'Her family were her pride and joy' - Tributes paid to young mother who died in fatal car crash between car and lorry in Monaghan

"Tributes are being paid to a young mother of two who lost her life in a fatal two vehicle collision between a car and a lorry in county Monaghan yesterday."

"Emma Mackarel, Latgallan, Clones, Monaghan, died when the vehicle she was driving was involved in a collision with a heavy goods vehicle along a stretch of the N2 at Mullaghnee, Annalitten, on the outskirts of Castleblayney at around 8am."

Tributes are being paid to a young mother of two who lost her life in a fatal two-vehicle collision in County Monaghan. Emma Mackarel of Latgallan, Clones, Monaghan, died when the vehicle she was driving collided with a heavy goods vehicle. The collision occurred along a stretch of the N2 at Mullaghnee, Annalitten, on the outskirts of Castleblayney. The incident took place at around 8am yesterday. Community members have expressed condolences following the fatal crash.

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