Section of Tuam road closed following crash near McHugh’s pub

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A section of the N17 Galway to Tuam Road has been closed as emergency services attend a serious two-car crash, near McHugh's pub. Gardaí and fire crews are also attending a single car incident outside Dunmore. The two vehicle collision on the N17 took place just before midday between McHugh's pub and Corinthians sportsground. It's understood a number of people were travelling in the cars and one person has been seriously injured and taken to University Hospital Galway. Motorists travelling inbound are advised to divert at Polkeen or at Claregalway via Carnmore. Motorists travelling outbound are being diverted at the junction for Parkmore. Meanwhile two units of Tuam fire brigade are attending the scene of a single vehicle incident about two miles outside Dunmore, on the Irishtown Road. It's understood crews are working to release a passenger trapped inside the car. Motorists travelling in both areas are advised to expect delays.