A woman in her 80s tragically passed away in a three-vehicle collision on the N17 in Galway. The incident occurred at 10am on Tuesday, with the elderly woman serving as a passenger in one of the cars involved. Two other individuals were also affected and were taken to University Hospital Galway for medical treatment.
The driver of the vehicle carrying the deceased woman, a woman in her 40s, was transported to the hospital as well. Fortunately, her injuries are believed to be non-life threatening. The driver of the second car, a woman in her 20s, escaped unharmed and was treated at the scene. However, the male driver of the van, aged in his 50s, suffered serious injuries and was also taken to University Hospital Galway.
In response to the collision, local authorities have closed the N17 at Milltown and implemented diversions to minimize disruptions. Forensic Collision Investigators are currently carrying out a technical examination of the scene to gather crucial information.
In their efforts to establish a comprehensive understanding of the incident, the Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses. They are particularly interested in hearing from any road users who may possess camera footage, including dashcam recordings, and were traveling on the N17 at Gortnagunned, Milltown, Galway between 9:30am and 10am. The Gardaí have requested that anyone with information or relevant footage make it available to assist in their investigations.
To aid with the investigation, individuals can contact Tuam Garda station at 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any local Garda station.
This unfortunate incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations. As the investigation progresses, authorities will work diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding this devastating collision.
