Gardaí are investigating a single vehicle road traffic collision which occurred on the Headford to Tuam Road, R333 at approximately 6.45 p.m. yesterday evening.

The single vehicle collision occurred when the car left the road and collided into a concrete post. 

There were three occupants in the vehicle at the time of the collision and the rear seat passenger was fatally injured.

The male driver, 32 years of age, and a male front seat passenger, 28 years old, were injured during the collision and both were removed from the scene to Galway University Hospital where their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The rear seat female passenger, who was 26 years old, was fatally injured. 

Her body has been removed from the scene to the Mortuary in University Hospital Galway where a post mortem will take place.

The road remains closed at this time and Garda Forensic Collision investigators will conduct their examination today and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to any road users who may have travelled the road and can assist them or drivers who may have dash cam footage to contact them in Tuam Garda Station on 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Tuam Gardaí are also appealing to any persons who contacted Gardaí to make contact again in relation to this collision.