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Drivers told 'avoid area' after serious Galway crash

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Traffic is building up from all sides

Drivers are being told to avoid a part of north Galway at all costs after a serious car accident.

The crash on the Cong Road near Headford happened shortly after midday with motorists being urged to use alternative routes if possible.

Councillor Andrew Reddington said: “There has been a car accident on the Cong Road near Headford.

“I’m asking people to avoid Headford town as traffic is building up from all sides. Use alternative routes. I don’t like putting up messages like this under these circumstances, and I hope everyone is okay.

“Headford Mart Committee will be opening the mart gates shortly when they can get into headford”.

Galway Live has contacted gardai for a statement.

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