Gardaí investigating tragic death of teenage girl in Ballinasloe

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Gardaí are investigating the tragic death of a teenage girl in Ballinasloe today.

It’s understood that the 19 year old girl was at her Debs at a hotel in Ballinasloe when she took ill.

An ambulance was called and she was taken to Portiuncula Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Gardaí have said that investigations into the tragic death are ongoing.

A garda spokesperson said “Gardaí are investigating a sudden death incident involving a 19 year female that occurred in the early hours of Monday 12th August 2019 at a hotel in Ballinasloe, County Galway.” 

“After being informed the female felt unwell, an ambulance was called and she was taken to Portiuncula Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.” 

“The Coroner has been notified and a post mortem is expected to take place on Tuesday 13th August 2019.”