Passengers from two trains urged to come forward following Sligo train tragedy



Passengers from two different trains are being urged to come forward with information after this week’s train tragedy in Sligo.

 

Gardai have launched an appeal for information following the incident which happened on the train line at Ballisodare on Wednesday afternoon at around 3.25pm

 

Jessica McLoughlin who was in her 40s was killed while her niece Rebecca McLoughlin remains in Sligo University Hospital. She is being treated for injuries which are not thought to be life threatening.

 

A technical examination of the scene has since been completed by Forensic Collision Investigators.

 

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to come forward to them.

 

In particular, Gardaí are keen to speak to passengers with information on this incident who were travelling on the Dublin to Sligo train service, that arrived in Sligo at 2pm on Wednesday and also passengers on the Dublin to Sligo service that departed from Sligo at 1pm.

 

Gardaí can be contacted at Sligo Garda station on 071 915 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.



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