Issue Date: 20/08/2021
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information on the fatal road traffic collision involving three vehicles that occurred at approximately 7:40pm on Thursday, 19th August, 2021, on the M6 at Poolboy, Ballinasloe, County Galway.
Four persons were pronounced dead at the scene and their bodies were removed to Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, for post mortem examinations to be conducted at a later date. No formal identification of the deceased has taken place at this time.
A technical examination of the scene has concluded and the road has now reopened fully.
Gardaí are appealing to any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the M6 at Poolboy, Ballinasloe, between 7:20pm and 7:50pm, to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 9631890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
