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Man in his 20s killed in Ballinasloe crash

A man in his 20s was killed in a crash in Ballinasloe this afternoon.

The single vehicle crash occurred on the N63 in Newbridge at around 12.45pm.

A male passenger of the vehicle, who was aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was taken to Portiuncula Hospital where a post-mortem will take place.

The driver of the car, a male also aged in his 20s, is receiving medical attention at Portiuncula Hospital.

The road remains closed while investigations continue and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dashcam footage from the N63 between 12.20pm and 1pm to contact them.

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