Three people have died following a road traffic collision on the outskirts of Claremorris, Co Mayo.
Emergency services are currently at the scene of the incident.
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According to the Western People, the incident occurred on the N17 at Castlegar near Claremorris at around 2pm.
It is understood the victims of the crash are a woman and two children. Their vehicle is believed to have been in collision with a truck.
The bodies retrieved from the crash are being taken to Mayo University Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
The road in both directions is currently closed and is expected to remain closed for a number of hours. Local diversions are in place.
This is the third fatal road traffic incident in the Claremorris area since the start of the year.
