A woman in her 40s has died after being hit by a train in Co Sligo, while a second female in her 20s has been hospitalised with serious injuries.
A WOMAN IN her 40s has died after being hit by a train in Co Sligo, while a second female in her 20s has been hospitalised with serious injuries.The incident involved the 3.05pm service from Sligo to Dublin and occurred at around 4pm on the train line at Knocks Park, Ballisadare, Co. Sligo.The second woman in her 20s is being treated at Sligo University Hospital.Around 100 people were on board the train when the incident happened, but they have now disembarked for a bus service, officials said.
Initial reports from the scene had described the victims of the accident as young girls – additional information on the incident was later provided by gardaí confirming the women in question were aged in their 40s and 20s.Making a difference A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.
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