Gardaí appeal for witnesses after Mayo crash claims life of female driver and also two young girls

Gardai at the scene of the fatal road traffic accident that took place on the N17 near Claremorris this afternoon. Pic: Paul Mealeyplaceholder image
Gardai at the scene of the fatal road traffic accident that took place on the N17 near Claremorris this afternoon. Pic: Paul Mealey

Gardaí also appeal that images in circulation of the crash scene are not shared by the public

The Gardaí have confirmed that they and the emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred shortly before 2pm, this afternoon, Tuesday, March 26.

The collision, between a lorry and a car, occurred on the N17 in Castlegar, outside of Claremorris. The driver (female) and two young 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. An Garda Síochána is aware that images of the crash scene are currently in circulation. They ask, that out of respect for the family, that these images are not shared by the public.

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