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13 Sept 2025

RIP: Pedestrian dies after being struck by a bus in Galway as gardaí seek witnesses

The collision occurred at approximately 2:10pm

RIP: Pedestrian dies after being struck by a bus in Galway as gardaí seek witnesses

The road has now fully reopened

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N83 (formerly the N17) at Claregalway in Co Galway on Friday, March 7.

The collision between a male pedestrian and a bus occurred at approximately 2:10pm. The man, in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has now fully reopened.

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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, March 7 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.

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