A man in his 70s has died following a crash between a jeep and car in Co Galway.
The tragic accident happened on the N63 road at approximately 5pm today at Rooaunmore in Claregalway.
Gardai say the man was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Galway where he was later pronounced dead.
A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said: "A post mortem is due to take place at a later date. No further injuries were reported.
"Forensic Collision Investigators attended the scene. The road has since re-opened."
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward as well as any motorists travelling on the N63 at Rooaunmore, Claregalway, County Galway at approximately 5pm who may have dashcam footage to contact Gaillimh Garda Station on 091 538000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
It's the second fatality on the roads today following the death of a little boy after a crash in Limerick earlier in the day.
