Pedestrian, 50s, dies after being struck by bus in Co Galway

The incident involving a bus and a pedestrian happened on the N83 at Claregalway at around 2.10pm.

A man has died following a collision involving a bus in Co Galway on Friday afternoon. 

The incident involving a bus and a pedestrian happened on the N83 at Claregalway at around 2.10pm.

The pedestrian, aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The road was closed for gardaí to carry out a technical examination of the scene. The road has since been reopened. 

Investigating gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who were on the N83 at Cahergowan, Claregalway, between 1.50pm and 2.20pm on Friday 7th March and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Oranmore Garda Station on 091 388030, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station