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Forensic collision investigators examine scene of fatal crash in Kilrickle

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Forensic collision investigators examine scene of fatal crash in Kilrickle

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Forensic collision investigators are carrying out an examination today at the scene of a crash in Loughrea which claimed the life of an elderly woman.

The two-car collision happened around 9a.m yesterday on the R446 at Mullagh Cross in Kilrickle.

The woman who died was a passenger in one of the cars and has been named locally as 84-year old Mary McGovern from Loughrea.

She was removed by ambulance to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe, where she later died.

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The other occupants of the cars suffered minor injuries and were also taken to hospital for treatment.

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