A WOMAN in her late teens has been rushed to the hospital after suffering serious injuries in a horror road traffic collision in Co Galway.
The incident, involving two vehicles, occurred at Ballyhaddy Road in Tuam at approximately 6:05pm on Sunday, July 13.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after the alarm was raised
The driver of one of the cars, a female aged in her late teens, was conveyed to University Hospital Galway, where her condition is described as “critical”.
The driver and passenger of the second car, a male in his 20s and a female in her 30s, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Gardai reported that there were no other injuries at the scene.
The road was closed for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to conduct an examination of the scene.
The examination has been completed and the road has now reopened to the public.
The cops confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.
“Any persons who were in the Ballygaddy Road area between 5:50pm and 6:15pm and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí.
“Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
“Gardaí can be contacted at the Tuam Garda Station on 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
Separately, a motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital with “serious injuries” following a horror crash in Co Donegal.
The crash took place on N56 at Derryfad, between Creeslough and Termo, at around 4:30pm yesterday afternoon.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after the alarms were raised.
A spokesperson said: “I refer to your query and confirm Gardai attended the scene of a single-vehicle RTC on the N56 at Creeslough, Co. Donegal this afternoon Sunday 13th July, 2025 at approximately 4.30pm.
“A male motorcyclist was removed from the scene to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious injuries.”
The road was closed to accommodate the emergency services at the scene, with diversions put in place.
A Garda spokesperson added: “A road closure is in place due to a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N56 at Derryfad (between Creeslough and Termon).”
