Man dies after being hit by truck in Co Galway

Garda seek witnesses after pedestrian (47) dies in hospital after incident near Ardrahan

A 47-year-old man has died after being injured in a collision near Ardrahan in Co Galway on Wednesday morning.
A 47-year-old man has died after being injured in a collision near Ardrahan in Co Galway on Wednesday morning.

A man has died after being hit by a truck while walking in Co Galway.

The 47-year-old was injured in the collision at Labane in Ardrahan at about 4.30pm on Monday.

The man was removed to University College Hospital Galway and passed away there on Wednesday afternoon.

Anybody who witnessed the incident on Monday is asked to contact Gort Garda station on (091) 636400, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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