Woman killed in Caherlistrane road crash
A 26-year-old woman was killed in a road crash in Caherlistrane on Sunday evening.
Gardaí are investigating the single vehicle road traffic collision which occurred on the Headford to Tuam Road, R333 at approximately 6.45pm.
The car left the road and hit a concrete post. There were three occupants in the vehicle and the rear seat passenger was killed.
The male driver (32) and male front seat passenger (28) were injured and brought to University Hospital Galway where their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The rear seat female passenger (26) was fatally injured. Her body has been removed from the scene to the Mortuary in UHG where a post mortem will take place.
The road remains closed and Garda Forensic Collision investigators will conduct their examination today and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to any road users who may have travelled the road and can assist them or drivers who may have dash cam footage to contact them in Tuam Garda Station on 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
Tuam Gardaí are also appealling to any persons who contacted Gardaí to make contact again in relation to this collision.