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Woman in her 70s killed in Galway crash

Driver and five passengers of other car taken to Galway hospital but injuries not serious

The Tuam Road was closed this afternoon to facilitate a Garda examination but has since reopened.
The Tuam Road was closed this afternoon to facilitate a Garda examination but has since reopened.
Thu Aug 07 2014 - 18:37

A woman in her 70s was killed after the car she was driving collided with another car in Co Galway this afternoon.

The crash occurred at Two Mile Ditch on the Tuam Road around midday.

The driver of the other car and five passengers including three children were taken to Galway University Hospital, where their injuries are described as non life-threatening.

The road was closed for a time to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since reopened.

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Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538 000, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.