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Fatal road traffic collision in Galway on the 5/7/11 - Update

The road has re-opened in relation to this incident.

The victims have still not been named.
 

Garda Press Office.

 

Gardaí at Gort are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N67 between Kinvara and Ballyvaughan at Roo Demesne.

Two people on a motorcycle were killed after the bike they were on collided with a car.  The driver (a man in his 70’s) and his pillion passenger (a woman in her 60’s) were pronounced dead at the scene.

The road is closed at present to facilitate a forensic collision investigation and diversions are in place.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Gardaí at Gort on 091 636400.