Galway road closed after 'nasty accident'
Drivers are being advised to find alternative routes if possible or otherwise proceed with caution
A Galway road is set to be closed for some time after what one eye witness described as a “nasty accident” involving a lorry.
Local alerts sent out to the people of Dunmore and Garrafrauns on their Community Network told motorists to take caution on the Dunmore to Tuam road.
It is understood that an articulated lorry carrying a load of timber went off the road but thankfully no injuries have been reported.
Galway County Councillor for the area Ollie Turner said the road is expected to be closed for some time while they deal with the incident.
He said: “The N83 between Dunmore and Tuam will be closed for a time later today to allow machinery remove this articulated lorry and its load of timber which went off the road at the turnoff to Roy.
“Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce speed in the meantime when approaching the area.”