A MAN IN his 20s was killed when the car he was driving crashed in Charlestown, Co Mayo.

Gardaí are investigating the single-vehicle collision, which happened at 3pm yesterday.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to Mayo University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

The road has since re-opened following an examination of the crash site by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact them at Claremorris Garda Station on 094 9372080.

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Appeal for witnesses after man in his 20s dies in car crash in Mayo

Read: Gardaí out in force after high number of road deaths this week

Read: Man killed after his motorbike crashed with car in Leitrim

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