Woman killed after Galway road traffic crash

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a woman was killed in a road crash in Co Galway on Thursday.

Gardaí in Oranmore are investigating the incident which occurred on the N6, approximately 3kms from Craughwell on the Oranmore to Craughwell Road, at approximately 4.20pm.

The woman who was killed was in her mid-50s and was the sole occupant of the car she was driving when it collided with another car.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The three occupants of the other car were removed to University Hospital Galway with what were described as non life threatening injuries.

The road is currently closed to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision to contact them at Oranmore Garda Station on 091-388 030 or on the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.