One woman killed and two men seriously injured in car crash

One woman was killed and two men were seriously injured in a car crash in Co. Mayo on Monday afternoon.

The two vehicle collision occurred on the N5 at Swinford at approximately 4:30pm yesterday afternoon.

A woman in her 70s, a passenger in one car, was killed during the collision. The man driving the car was seriously injured, and taken to Mayo University Hospital.

The man driving the second vehicle also received serious injuries in the crash, and was taken to University Hospital Galway.

Gardaí issued a statement appealing for any witnesses, or any drivers who may have camera footage, to come forward.

“The N5 is currently closed between Swinford and Charlestown as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene. Local diversions are in place.”

“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.”

“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N5 between Swinford and Charlestown this afternoon between 4pm and 4.45pm, is asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.”

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Swinford Garda Station on 094 925 2990, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”