Two injured after light aircraft crash in Galway field

The aircraft crashed in a field at around 12.45pm this afternoon.

By Orla Dwyer Saturday 11 Jul 2020, 5:41 PM

Jul 11th 2020, 5:41 PM 28,786 Views 2 Comments

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Image: Shutterstock/Stephen Barnes

Image: Shutterstock/Stephen Barnes

TWO PEOPLE HAVE been injured and brought to hospital following a light aircraft crash this afternoon in Co Galway.

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the crash in a field in Killimordaly.

The incident occurred at around 12.45pm today. Two people were injured and taken by ambulance to University Hospital Galway.

The scene is currently preserved and the Irish Aviation Authority has been notified.

Gardaí said no further information is available at this time.

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Two injured after light aircraft crash in Galway field