Man and teenage boy airlifted to Galway University Hospital after train collides with car

A MAN and a teenage male have been airlifted to Galway University Hospital after their car collided with a train near Claremorris this afternoon.

An Garda Síochána and emergency services remain at the scene of the incident, which occurred shortly before 3.30pm this afternoon.

The vehicle and Irish Rail's Dublin Heuston to Westport service collided at an unattended level crossing on a rural road at Garryredmond, Claremorris.

The adult male driver and the teenage male front-seat passenger were subsequently airlifted to Galway University Hospital where their condition is stable.

Gardaí are currently liaising with the family of the occupants of the vehicle.

An Garda Síochána are also working with Irish Rail at present to facilitate passengers to continue their journey, which was delayed considerably as a result of the collision. 

Local gardaí, Mayo County Council Fire Service, paramedics, ambulance personnel from the National Ambulance Service supported by the Irish Coast Guard, Rescue 118 from Sligo and Irish Air Corp helicopter based at Baldonnel, were all involved in the emergency response.

An Garda Síochána are investigating all of the circumstances of this road traffic incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Claremorris Garda station on (094) 937 2080, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.