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Appeal for Information - Fatal Road Traffic Collision in Ballinasloe, Galway on the 22/3/18

Gardaí at Ballinasloe have renewed their appeal for information in relation to a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on Thursday 22nd March 2018 at Station Road, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Previous Press Release is attached for information.
 
Investigating Gardaí are particularly anxious to speak to anyone who may have travelled on the R358, Station Road, Ballinasloe immediately prior to the collision or to any person who may have witnessed the collision. The scene is located close to Ballinasloe Train Station and would have been busy at the time.
 
Gardaí at Ballinasloe can be contacted on 090 – 9631890, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. 
 

Garda Press Office

 
Gardaí in Ballinasloe are investigating a two vehicle fatal collision that occurred at Station Road at approximately 5.40pm this evening.

Two female pedestrians, both in their 50s, were fatally injured when they were struck by a car which had collided with a 2nd car. They were pronounced dead at the scene and their bodies have been removed to Portiuncula Hospital.

The Station Road (R358) is closed from the junction with the R348 to before the Train Station to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Diversions are in place via the Killure Road to access the Train Station from the Ballinasloe side.

Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 9631890, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.