02/05/2013

Teen Dies In Road Accident

A teenager has died after she was struck by a car while she was out for a walk with a pal in Galway on Wednesday night.

The accident occurred at around 9.45pm in Ros a' Mhíl.

The 15-year-old girl was taken to University College Hospital in Galway, where she was later pronounced dead.

Her friend and the driver of the car were not injured.

The road remains closed and diversions are in place.

Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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