Seriously injured teenage boy rushed to hospital after Co. Galway collision

Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedal cyclist at Claregalway on the N83 (formerly the N17) at around 8 pm.

Gardaí are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward with information.

The cyclist, a teen male, was rushed to University Hospital Galway, where he is being treated for serious injuries.

No other injuries were reported, per the Irish Mirror.

A technical examination of the scene was carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and the road has since been fully reopened.

The spokesperson added: "Anyone with information is asked to contact Oranmore Garda Station on 091 388030, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."