A man in his 50s has died after being hit by lorry when he exited his car following a crash.
It happened at approximately 5 am this morning, in Ballygarraun West, Athenry, Co. Galway.
The man's body has been removed from the scene to University Hospital Galway.
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The lorry driver – a man in his 50s – was uninjured.
The road remains closed due to an ongoing technical examination.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091 538 000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
