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25/07/2016
Woman And Son Killed In Co Galway Crash
An investigation has been launched into the death of a woman and her 14-year-old son in a collision in Co Galway.
According to reports, the woman and boy died when their car hit a tree at about 9.45pm on Sunday in Ballaghlea, Ballygar.
The woman, believed to be aged in her 30s, and the boy were pronounced dead at the scene. Their bodies were taken to University Hospital Galway, where a post-mortem is due to be carried out today, 25 July.
There were no other vehicles involved in the incident.
The scene remains closed pending a garda forensic examination.
(MH/LM)
According to reports, the woman and boy died when their car hit a tree at about 9.45pm on Sunday in Ballaghlea, Ballygar.
The woman, believed to be aged in her 30s, and the boy were pronounced dead at the scene. Their bodies were taken to University Hospital Galway, where a post-mortem is due to be carried out today, 25 July.
There were no other vehicles involved in the incident.
The scene remains closed pending a garda forensic examination.
(MH/LM)
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