Woman dies and another seriously injured after being struck by train

Gardaí near scene of train accident at Collooney, Co Sligo. Picture: James Connolly

A woman has been killed after she was struck by a train in Co Sligo this afternoon.

The pedestrian, aged in her 40s, was fatally injured and her body remains at the scene.

The coroner has been notified.

A second woman, aged in her 20s, has been taken from the scene to Sligo University Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene.

The incident occurred on the rail line at Ballsadare, Co Sligo this afternoon.

Earlier this afternoon, a spokesperson for Irish Rail confirmed that two women had been struck by a train.

The train, the 3.05pm Sligo to Connolly service, is stopped at the location with around 100 passengers on board.

As the incident is ongoing, the train will not be able to move and passengers cannot be taken off as it is not stopped at a station.

Forensic Collision Investigators are en route to the scene.

Irish Rail is ensuring that water is being provided for those passengers on the stopped train.

Bus transfers will be operating between Boyle and Sligo in both directions until further notice.

The 4.55pm Sligo to Connolly is currently running about 80 minutes delayed while the 7.05pm service departed Boyle around 45 minutes delayed.

The 7.17pm Connolly to Sligo train is expected to operate through to Sligo.

Irish Rail expects to operate a full schedule of services between Sligo and Connolly on Thursday.