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Man dies following two-vehicle crash in Co Galway

The road is closed while a technical examination takes place (file image)
The road is closed while a technical examination takes place (file image)

A man has died following a two-vehicle collision in Co Galway.

The incident happened on the N65 in Moyleen at around 7.30am.

One of the drivers, a man in his 50s, was brought to University Hospital Galway for his injuries and died a short time later.

Gardaí say a post-mortem is due to take place later.

The driver of the second car, a man in his late teens, was also brought to University Hospital Galway with non-life-threatening injuries.

The road is closed while a technical examination takes place.

Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses, or any road users with video footage (including dash cam), to contact Loughrea Garda Station on 091 842 870, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.