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Local diversions remain in place in Blackacre, Co Galway. Alamy Stock Photo

Man (60s) dies following overnight road crash in Galway

The man was taken to University Hospital Galway following the crash, where he was pronounced dead.

A MAN IN his 60s has died following a single-vehicle collision in Tuam, Co Galway.

The incident occurred shortly after 10.30pm on a local road in Blackacre, just outside Tuam.

The driver, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was found unresponsive at the scene.

He was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Galway, where he was later pronounced dead.

The road remains closed as gardaí carry out a forensic examination. The local coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem will take place shortly.

Local diversions are in place. 

In a statement, gardaí appealed for witnesses with any information regarding the collision to come forward.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Tuam Garda Station on 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station,” the statement said.

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