Three people have died after a car collided with an articulated lorry on the N17 near Claremorris in Co. Mayo at around two o'clock this afternoon.
It is understood the victims of the crash were a woman and two children.
Their bodies are being removed to Mayo University Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
Gardaí are asking any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage to contact them.
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According to the Western People, the road in both directions is currently closed and is expected to remain closed for a number of hours. Local diversions are in place.
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