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Man in his 80s dies following crash in Co Galway

A man in his 80s has died following a car crash in Galway earlier today. His car left the N6...
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21.34 20 May 2016


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Man in his 80s dies following...

Man in his 80s dies following crash in Co Galway

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21.34 20 May 2016


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A man in his 80s has died following a car crash in Galway earlier today.

His car left the N65 Loughrea to Portumna Road at at Ballydoogan and collided with a tree shortly after 4pm.

The man - who was the sole occupant of the vehicle - was pronounced dead at the scene.

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His body has been taken to Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe.

The stretch of road is currently closed to facilitate a Garda forensic investigation. Local diversions are in place.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact Loughrea Garda Station on 091-842-870, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.


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