A man aged in his 20s has died in a crash in Co Galway.

Shortly before midnight the car he was travelling in hit a wall at Baile Liam in Spiddal.

He was rushed to University Hospital Galway, but was pronounced dead a short time later.

Gardaí along with units of the Fire and Ambulance Services attended the scene.

The road is currently closed for a forensic collision investigation.

Investigating gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí at Salthill 091-514-720 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111.