{
  "id": 5493056,
  "title": "'Significant disruption' expected after Mayo train crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/significant-disruption-expected-after-mayo-train-crash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T04:47:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/connacht/2026/0904/1590277-mayo-train-collision/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iarnród Éireann has issued a warning of significant disruptions to its services on the Westport to Dublin line following a train-car collision near Kiltybo in County Mayo. The incident occurred at a level crossing on a secondary road intersecting the N60 just before 9pm last night. Bus transfers are being arranged for affected passengers.\n\nThose who have already bought tickets but no longer wish to travel can apply for refunds. Emergency services attended to several occupants of the struck car. Iarnród Éireann expressed their thoughts with everyone affected and thanked passengers and staff for their patience and cooperation during this challenging day.\n\nThis collision marks the second disruption on the Westport to Dublin line in a single day. Earlier, a train struck a tractor at a different level crossing between Portarlington and Tullamore, causing minor injuries to one person. Emergency services responded to the scene.",
  "summary": "Iarnród Éireann has warned people to expect \"significant disruption\" on its services to and from Westport this morning after a collision between a train and a car.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iarnród Éireann warns of service disruptions on Westport to Dublin line",
    "Collision near Kiltybo levels crossing before 9pm last night",
    "Earlier tractor strike on same line caused minor injuries"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The train crash near Kiltybo in County Mayo adds to a day of disruptions on the Westport to Dublin line, forcing Iarnród Éireann to arrange alternative transport and offer refunds to affected passengers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}