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27th March 2024
03:54pm GMT
A woman and her two young girls were killed in a horrific Mayo crash on Tuesday, March 26.
The collision happened along a section of the N17 between Knock and Claremorris shortly after 2pm, and involved a lorry and a car on a straight stretch of road.
The woman was understood to have been in her 30s and the girls both under 13.
Now, contact has been made with the husband and father of the victims who is returning home from work away in Zambia, according to the Mayo News.
The identity of the three is yet to be released as efforts were being made to contact the man until recently.
Gardaí are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to come forward.
A van was also involved, however the driver took evasive action into a ditch to avoid collision. Both drivers of the van and lorry were treated at the scene for shock, but were uninjured.
The number of people who have died on Irish roads since the beginning of the year now stands at 52.
In a statement to JOE, a Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred shortly before 2pm, this afternoon, Tuesday, 26th March, 2024.
"The collision, between a lorry and a car, occurred on the N17 in Castlegar, outside of Claremorris, Co.Mayo.
"The driver (female) and two girls who were passengers in the car, were fatally injured.
"No other injuries have been reported.
"The road remains closed at this time and traffic diversions are in place. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators will conduct an examination of the scene.
"Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Claremorris Garda Station on 094 9372080, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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