Gardaí: Weather conditions contributed to fatal Galway crash

Gardaí investigating last night's collision in Co Galway that claimed the lives of two men have said there are some serious concerns surrounding the crash.

A van and a bus - carrying 27 students from Mayo to Limerick - crashed at Glenafosha outside Tuam shortly after 7.30pm.

The drivers of both vehicles - a man in his 30s and a man in his 60s - were killed.

Twelve of the students were taken to hospital but their injuries are not life-threatening.

Forensic examinations of the scene are taking place to piece together what happened, but it is understood poor weather made driving conditions very difficult.