Teenager dies from injuries after collision in Co Galway
The collision happened at Ballygaddy Road at approximately 6:05pm.
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The driver of one of the cars, a female aged in her late teens, was conveyed to University Hospital Galway, where she has since passed away.
The driver and passenger of the second car, a man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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.
Investigations are ongoing.
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