Young woman in critical condition after two-car crash in Tuam, Co Galway

A technical examination of the scene has been completed

A woman, in her late teens, is in critical condition following a two-car collision in Co Galway on Sunday.

The crash occurred on Ballygaddy Road in Tuam at around 6.05pm yesterday.

The woman, who was driving one of the cars, was taken to University Hospital Galway, where her condition remains critical.

The driver and passenger of the second car — a man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s — were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

A technical examination of the scene has been completed, and gardaí are now appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: "Any persons who were in the Ballygaddy Road area between 5.50pm and 6.15pm and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí.

"Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí."

Gardaí can be contacted at Tuam Garda Station on 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

The investigation is ongoing.