Young woman dies following Tuam road traffic collision on Sunday

Gardaí are continue to appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision involving two cars in Tuam on Sunday evening.

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 accident occurred at Ballygaddy Road, Tuam at approximately 6.05 p.m. on Sunday.

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.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.

Any persons who were in the Ballygaddy Road area between 5.50 p.m. and 6.15 p.m. 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.