08/06/2015

Man Killed In Co Galway Road Collision

A man has been killed in a two-vehicle road crash in County Galway.

The collision occurred at Cloonmore, Tuam, at 2.20am on Saturday.

The 55-year-old man suffered fatal injuries when the car he was driving was struck by another vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man's body has been taken to University College Hospital Galway where a post-mortem is to be arranged.

Two men were also injured in the crash, however they are not believed to be life threatening.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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