Road reopens following fatality as two females struck by train near Collooney



Gardaí and emergency services are currently at scene of an incident which occurred on the train line at Knocks Park, Ballisodare, in Sligo this afternoon.

One female, aged in her 40s, was fatally injured and her body remains at the scene.  A second female, aged in her 20s, has been removed from the scene to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries.

The road has since reopened to traffic, and passengers have been taken off the train and transported to Boyle via bus.

The Coroner has been notified. Forensic Collision Investigators are en route to the scene.

No further information at this time.



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