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'Significant disruption' expected after train crashes into car in Mayo

From RTÉ News · () English

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  • A westbound train collided with a car at the Kiltybo level crossing near Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, shortly before 9 p.m.
  • Emergency services attended to several people in the car, and Gardaí described the collision as serious.
  • Iarnród Éireann said services to and from Westport would face significant disruption and that bus transfers were being arranged.

Rail passengers travelling to or from Westport have been warned to expect “significant disruption” after a train collided with a car at a level crossing in County Mayo.

The westbound train struck the vehicle at Kiltybo, near Ballyhaunis, shortly before 9 p.m. The crossing runs over a secondary road that intersects with the N60, which is nearby.

significant disruption

· Iarnród ÉireannThe rail operator warned passengers about disruption to services to and from Westport.

Emergency services responded to attend to several occupants of the car. Gardaí described the collision as serious. Iarnród Éireann said bus transfers were being arranged, while passengers who no longer wished to travel could apply for refunds.

The operator said, “our thoughts are with everyone affected,” and thanked passengers and staff for their patience and cooperation. The incident caused the second disruption on the Westport-Dublin line that day. Earlier, a train struck a tractor at a level crossing between Portarlington and Tullamore. Emergency services attended, and one person went to hospital with minor injuries.

our thoughts are with everyone affected

· Iarnród ÉireannThe operator expressed sympathy after the collision.
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