Five injured in N17 crash as gardaí examine accident scene today

GARDAÍ forensic collision investigators are examining the scene of a crash on the N17 which took place between Knock and Kilkelly yesterday evening, it has been confirmed.

A car and SUV collided close to the turnoff to Kiltimagh and five people sustained injuries.

One person was airlifted from the scene to University Hospital Galway and the four others were transferred by ambulance to Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar. 

The road remains closed to traffic and diversions are in place.  

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the accident and anyone with any information is asked to contact Claremorris Garda Station at 094 9371222