Man dead following crash in east Galway

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A man in his 50s has died following a crash in east Galway this morning.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following a collision between two vehicles that occurred on the N65 at Moyleen, near Loughrea, at approximately 7.30am.

The driver of one of the vehicles, a man in his 50s, was taken to University Hospital Galway, where he later passed away.

The second driver, a male in his late teens, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The road remains closed to allow for a technical examination to be conducted by Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward or to those who may have dash-cam footage.

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