Gardaí investigating serious accident on M6 motorway

Gardaí are investigating what they have described as a "serious injury road traffic collision" on the M6 last night (Sunday).

The two-car accident happened at Junction 14 Ballinasloe at approximately 11pm.

Both drivers, aged 30 years and early 70s, who were the sole occupants of their vehicles were taken from the scene to University Hospital Galway.

Investigations are ongoing, according to a statement from the Garda Press Office today (Monday.)