A 21-year-old man died in a road traffic accident in Galway last night

A 21-year-old male driver has lost his life in a collision last night. 

Gardaí are investigating the crash, which occurred on the Tuam/Dunmore Road in Galway.

A 21-year-old male passenger also received minor injuries.

#GALWAY #N83 Incident on the Tuam/Dunmore Rd approx. 8km south of Dunmore town. Emergency services are en route. https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) October 9, 2017

The second vehicle was carrying a 74-year-old driver, along with a 70-year old passenger and a two-year-old child. 

They received minor injuries in the crash. 

The road remains closed this morning to facilitate an examination of the scene by Gardaí.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses of the incident to contact Tuam Garda Station on 093-70840.