Five people hospitalised after serious road crash overnight

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on the Tubberjarlath Road (R332) in Tuam, Co. Galway in the early hours of this morning, Monday June 16.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the incident, involving two cars, which occurred at approximately 1.40am.

One of the drivers, a male aged in his 30s, was taken to University Hospital Galway to be treated for serious injuries.

The other driver, an adult male in his late teens, along with three adult female passengers, all aged in their late teens, were brought to University Hospital Galway to be treated for non life-threatening injuries.

The road remains closed and Garda Forensic Collision Investigators will carry out an examination of the scene today. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 1.15am and 1.50am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tuam Garda Station on (093) 70840, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.