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27th Dec 2019

Eight people taken to hospital following road collision in Galway

Rudi Kinsella

Clare crash

The incident occurred on Thursday evening.

Eight people have been taken to hospital following a road collision in Galway on Thursday.

Gardaí in Clifden, Galway have attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision that occurred on Thursday 26 December.

At approximately 5.15pm, Gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of a collision involving two cars on the Clifden Road, close to Leenane Village.

Eight people in total were taken to University Hospital Galway with non life threatening injuries.

One male received serious injuries and his condition is unknown at this time.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, in particular anyone who travelled on this stretch of road between 4.45pm and 6pm.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clifden Garda Station on 095-22500 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

Investigations are ongoing

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