URGENT UPDATE: A devastating early-morning road collision in Co. Galway has left a teenager dead and three others injured. The tragic incident took place on the N65 at Moyleen, near Loughrea, at approximately 2:20 AM today.
According to a statement from Gardaí, an adult male passenger in his late teens was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been transferred to the mortuary at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe. The Coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination is expected to occur soon.
The driver and two other passengers were transported by ambulance to University Hospital Galway with injuries that are not life-threatening. This incident raises urgent concerns about road safety in the area.
Authorities are now appealing for witnesses. Anyone who may have been traveling on the N65 between 2:00 AM and 2:30 AM is urged to come forward, particularly those with any camera footage of the event. Witnesses can contact Loughrea Garda Station at 091 842870 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666111.
This tragic incident underscores the importance of road safety and the impact of reckless driving. The community is advised to stay vigilant and report any information that could assist authorities. Further updates will follow as more details emerge.
