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Man dies after Galway accident
A man in his 40s has sadly died after a horrific car accident in Galway this morning.
Gardai and other emergency services remain at the scene this afternoon after the 6:30 a.m. collision at Abbeyknockmoy.
The driver of the car was seriously injured in the accident and was taken to Galway University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officers are asking anyone who has been in the area at the time to contact them.
A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí is currently at the scene of a fatal single vehicle traffic collision that occurred at approximately 6:30 am on Monday 30 November 2020, in Abbeyknockmoy, County Galway.
“The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle involved, a man in his 40s, suffered serious injuries during the collision and was taken to Galway University Hospital, where he died. An autopsy will be performed at a later date.
“Forensic collision investigators are currently technically examining the scene and the road is closed for this exam to take place. There are local deviations.
“Gardaí is asking for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Gardaí is also attractive to road users who may have camera footage (including dash cam) traveling in the Abbeyknockmoy area at approximately 6:30 am for these footage to be available to Gardaí.
“Anyone with information should contact the Tuam Garda station at 093 70840, the confidential Garda line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda station”
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