Two women have died following a road incident in Ballinasloe, Co Galway.
Gardaí have said two female pedestrians, both in their 50s, were fatally injured after they were struck by a car which had collided with a second car.
The incident happened at around 5.40pm this evening at Station Road in Ballinasloe.
They were pronounced dead at the scene and their bodies have been removed to Portiuncula Hospital.
Gardaí have said the Station Road is closed from the junction with the R348 to before the train station.
Gardaí and emergency services spent several hours at the scene, and a forensic examination is due to take place.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them at Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 9631890 or any garda station.
