Pensioner killed in three-car collision

A woman in her 80s was killed this evening after a road crash near Kilreekil.

The collision involving three cars occurred at around 5pm this evening on the R446 near the village. The road is closed while Gardai carry out a technical examination.

The victim died at the scene and a female in her 30s – the driver of a second car – was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Galway. Her injuries are not life-threatening.

The driver and passengers of the third car were unharmed.

Gardai have appealed for witnesses to contact Loughrea Garda Station on 091 842870.