30/01/2012

Female Teen Driver Killed In Galway

A teenage woman has died in Galway after a road traffic collision on Saturday.

Gardai at Mill St, Galway said they are investigating the circumstances of the fatal collision, which occurred at approximately 3.30am on the Seamus Quirke road, Galway city.

The three occupants of the car were taken to Galway University Hospital, where the driver a 19yr old female was pronounced dead.

The two other occupants a male, 21, and a female, 18, are being treated for their injuries at Galway University Hospital.

The road is closed to facilitate a Forensic collision examination and diversions are in place.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardai in Mill Street Garda station on 091 538000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(DW)

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