Road reopens following multi-vehicle crash on M17

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A number of people are being treated in hospital following a multi-vehicle collision on the M17 today.

The collision took place shortly after 2.45pm at junction 19 where the motorway joins the M6/M7 in Galway after two cars overturned during a hail shower.

The incident led to partial closures eastbound.

A number of people are being treated for non serious injuries.

All lanes have since reopened.

Due to road conditions a number of smaller incidents have since been reported on this stretch of road, and Gardai are at the scene diverting traffic.