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Dublin-Westport line reopens following collision yesterday

Sep 10, 2023 07:12
By Shannonside News
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Dublin-Westport line reopens following collision yesterday

Two people are in 'stable condition' in hospital after the crash, which happened at a level crossing near Claremorris at 3.15pm.

The Mayo rail-line closed after a train hit a car yesterday afternoon, has now re-opened.

Irish Rail says full services will operate today between Westport and Dublin.

Two people are in 'stable condition' in hospital after the crash, which happened at a level crossing near Claremorris at 3.15pm.

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A man who was driving and a teenage boy who was a front-seat passenger were airlifted to Galway University Hospital.

There were 190 passengers on board the train at the time, but none were injured.

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