08/08/2014

Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Castlegar Road Crash

Gardaí in Co Galway have reported the death of a woman in her 70s following a car accident in Castlegar.

It is understood that the woman was involved in a two-car collision at about midday on Thursday at Two Mile Ditch on Tuam Road.

The five occupants of the second vehicle, understood to include three children, are being treated at Galway University Hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800-666-111 or any garda station.

(MH/JP)

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