Cyclist dies in Galway traffic collision

A 61-year-old male cyclist died as a result of injuries sustained when he was in collision with a car in Co Galway this evening.

GARDAÍ IN BALLINASLOE Co Galway are investigating a a fatal road traffic which occurred this evening, in which a male cyclist was killed.

The incident occurred on the main Roscommon to Galway Road (N63) at Ballygar at approximately 5.45pm.

A 61-year-old male cyclist died as a result of injuries sustained when he was in collision with a car, gardaí confirmed. No other person was injured in this incident.

The road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Witnesses are asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090-9631890, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

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