***Multiple Fatalities in Tragic Train Incident Near Sligo***
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[Publisher’s Name] – In a devastating incident that occurred earlier today near Sligo, one woman has been confirmed dead and another seriously injured after being struck by a train. Emergency services, including gardaí and the Defense Forces, swiftly responded to the scene and are now conducting investigations.
The tragic accident took place on the train line at Knocks Park, Ballisadare, Co Sligo at around 4pm in the afternoon. According to a statement released by the local police, a female pedestrian in her 40s was fatally injured, and her body remains at the site pending further investigation. Another female, aged in her 20s, sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported to Sligo University Hospital for medical attention.
Irish Rail, while expressing deep remorse over the incident, confirmed that train services between Sligo and Collooney are suspended following the incident. The affected service, operating from Sligo to Dublin Connolly, had a reported 100 passengers onboard at the time. All passengers have been safely disembarked and provided bus transfers from Boyle, an alternative station on the route. Irish Rail officials claim that normal services remain only between Dublin Connolly and Boyle.
Jane Cregan, speaking on behalf of Irish Rail to Independent.ie, mentioned that the authorities are cooperating at the highest level to manage this delicate situation. Significantly, the precise circumstances of the accident are still under investigation and forensic collision experts are heading to the scene to shed light on what transpired.
Meanwhile, it has come to light that local road connections between Ballysadare and Collooney have temporarily been closed to allow investigators and emergency personnel unimpeded access to the site. Aware of the urgency and complexity surrounding the issue at hand, defense forces also deployed a helicopter to the scene to efficiently address the situation, supplying sought-after aerial assistance.
As this tragic story continues to develop, our heart goes out to the families of the victims, their friends, and all those affected by this devastating event. Eyewitnesses’ invaluable accounts hold the power to bring about answers, provide closure, and help Authorities deconstruct events leading up to this sorrowful incident.
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