Two Hospitalized Following Single-Vehicle Crash on M6 Motorway in County Galway

BALLINASLOE, County Galway — A single-vehicle road traffic collision on the M6 motorway in County Galway resulted in two hospitalizations and local traffic disruptions on Monday, September 28, 2026.

Emergency services, including Gardaí officers and National Ambulance Service paramedics, responded to reports of the crash along the westbound carriageway near Junction 14 (Ballinasloe East). Emergency medical personnel treated two occupants at the scene before transport. A female passenger was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Galway, while a male driver was transported to Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe. Authorities confirmed that both individuals were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Official Status and Traffic Management

An Garda Síochána officers temporarily closed the westbound lanes of the M6 motorway between Junction 14 and Junction 15 (Ballinasloe West) to secure the scene and facilitate vehicle recovery.

Traffic management diversions were implemented, causing localized delays before emergency crews cleared the carriageway and reopened all lanes to traffic. Gardaí from the Galway division have opened a routine collision investigation to determine the contributing environmental or mechanical factors involved in the crash.

Community Tributes and Safety Advice

Transport infrastructure authorities and local emergency services urged motorists traveling through East Galway to exercise caution and maintain safe following distances. Updates regarding the road clearance were broadcast via regional traffic alerts. Further information will be provided by Gardaí as the investigation concludes.