Man in serious condition after Barna Road crash
A man in his early 60s is in a serious condition in hospital following a single vehicle crash on the Barna Road last evening (Friday).
It’s understood the man lost control of his car while on his way home to Spiddal, and crashed into a wall on the opposite side of the road.
The crash occurred at around 6.30pm outside the Westbrook estate on the Barna Road, and he was brought by ambulance to University Hospital Galway.
Gardaí closed the stretch of road between the junctions with Cappagh Road and Ballymoneen Road, and diversions were put in place.
The road remained closed for several hours, while Gardaí from the Forensic Collision Investigation unit carried out a technical examination of the scene.