A man has been killed in a crash in County Galway.

The single-vehicle incident happened on a minor road at Colemanstown near Ballinasloe just before 10.40pm last night, when a car collided with a tree.

The 31-year-old man, who was driving the car involved, was pronounced dead at the scene. The body has been removed to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe, where a post mortem will take place.

The road is closed while a forensic collision investigation takes place, and is expected to remain closed for several hours. Diversions are in place.

Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090-963-1890, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda station.