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12 Sept 2025

BREAKING: Teenage girl in critical condition following two-car crash in Galway

The driver and passenger of the second car were also treated for non-life-threatening injuries

BREAKING: Teenage girl in critical condition following two-car crash in Galway

Investigations are ongoing

A teenage girl is in critical condition following a two-car road traffic collision at Ballygaddy Road, Tuam in Co Galway on Sunday, July 13. 

Taking place at approximately 6:05pm in the evening, Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to this incident; where the driver of one of the cars was conveyed to University Hospital Galway, remaining in critical condition. 

Along with this, 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.

A technical examination of the scene was carried out and Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.

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A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána in Tuam said, "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," they concluded. 

Investigations are ongoing.

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