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29th Aug 2021

Cyclist aged in his 50s dies following fatal crash with a car in Galway

Clara Kelly

Man killed tipperary

No other injuries have been reported.

A cyclist aged in his 50s has died following a fatal crash with a car in Galway.

Gardaí are currently at the scene of the road traffic collision involving a car and a bicycle that occurred at approximately 1.30pm on Sunday on the R345 near Corr na Mona in Galway.

The cyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other injuries have been reported.

The road is currently closed with local diversions in place while Forensic Collision Investigators examine the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.

Gardaí are also appealing to any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling on the R345 near Corr Na Mona at this time, to make this footage available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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