Three people killed in a motorway crash were riding in a car which collided head-on with a driver going the wrong way, reports say.
Four people lost their lives following a horror three-vehicle collision on the M6 in Galway, Ireland on Thursday.
It is understood that three of the victims were in a car which was struck by another vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road, reports the Irish Mirror.
All four people who died were tragically pronounced dead at the scene, near junction 15 at Ballinasloe.
No details on their ages or identities have been released.
Gardai have urged people to avoid the area with road closures in place in both directions.
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A spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving three vehicles that occurred at approximately 7:40pm on Thursday, 19th August, 2021, on the M6 at Poolboy, Ballinasloe, County Galway.
"Four persons were pronounced dead at the scene and their bodies were removed to Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, for post mortem examinations to be conducted at a later date.
"The M6 in both directions between Junction 14 and 15 is currently closed and Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene. Local diversions are in place.
"Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses of this collision to come forward.
"Gardaí are also appealing to any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the M6 at Poolboy, Ballinasloe, at the time to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 9631890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
