Woman killed in crash near Craughwell
A woman in her mid-50s died following a crash near Craughwell this afternoon.
The incident occurred at around 4.20pm around 3km from Craughwell on the main Oranmore to Craughwell road.
The car which the woman was driving was involved in a collision with another car and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The three occupants of the other car were removed to University Hospital Galway by ambulance, where their injuries are described as “non life threatening”.
The road is expected to remain closed until the early hours of the morning while members of the Garda Forensic Collision Investigation Unit examine the scene.
Diversions were put in place by Gardai. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision to contact them at Oranmore Garda Station on 091 388030 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111.