LIVE: Woman and man brought to hospital after 'very bad' M6 motorway crash
Gardai and emergency services are on the scene
Two people have been brought to hospital after what motorists are describing as a “very bad accident” that took place on the M6 this morning.
Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of the one-vehicle crash which took place before exit 14 heading towards Ballinasloe.
Two people were taken to hospital after collision at half 9 on Monday morning and the road was closed for a short time before reopening.
One woman was taken to University Hospital Galway and one man was taken to Portiuncula Hospital, both for non serious injuries.
Traffic is at a standstill in both lanes still with motorists being advised to proceed with caution and avoid if at all possible.
Athlone Area Traffic Watch stated this morning when the crash occurred: “Motorway closed before exit 14 westbound towards Ballinasloe - very bad accident. Gardai and emergency services on the scene traffic stand still both lanes.”
A garda spokesman told Galway Live: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single-vehicle road traffic collision, which occurred on the M6 Westbound near Junction 14 at around 9:30am today 28th September 2026.
“A female was brought by ambulance to University Hospital Galway for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and a male was brought to Portiuncula Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
“The M6 Westbound was closed for a time between J14 and J15, but has since reopened.”