Five people taken to UHG following two car crash near Leenane

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Five people have been taken to University Hospital Galway following a two-car crash near Leenane in Connemara.

The two vehicle incident happened shortly before 4.30pm yesterday, just outside Leenane.

Emergency services attended the scene for a significant time, including multiple ambulances and units of the fire service.

Helicopters were also dispatched to aid with the response, due to the location.

Five people were taken to UHG - but it's understood their injuries are not serious, as had originally been feared.