N17 reopens following yesterday's tragedy

The N17 at Castlegar, Claremorris has reopened to traffic this afternoon following yesterday's tragic road traffic collision.

The collision, between a car and a lorry, occurred just after lunchtime at approximately 2pm yesterday afternoon on the main Galway to Sligo route.

All three in people in the car, a woman and two girls, died at the scene. It is believed they were from the west Galway area.

No other injuries reported.

Their bodies were removed from the scene and were taken to Mayo University Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

The road had been closed overnight in both directions and local diversions were in place facilitate a technical investigation into the cause of the collision.

Gardaí in Claremorris say the road has reopened to traffic.

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. Out of respect for the family, we are requesting these images are not shared.