Two killed as detached trailer collides with car

Two women have died after their car was hit by a trailer that detached from a truck in Co Galway this morning.

Two women have died after their car was hit by a trailer that detached from a truck in Co Galway this morning.

The accident happened just after 6am on the N17 in Cloonacauneen.

The victims are believed to be a mother and daughter.

Gardaí investigating the crash have sealed off the road for technical examination.

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