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06 Sept 2025

Young man (19) dies following tragic accident involving tractor in Galway

Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene at around 3.30pm on Saturday

Young man (19) dies following tragic accident involving tractor in Galway

A teenager has died in a road incident involving a tractor in Co Galway on Saturday.

At around 3.30pm on Saturday, Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene on a local road in Rinn near Oranmore.

A 19-year-old male passenger was rushed to hospital by ambulance but sadly passed away. 

No other injuries were reported.

The road was closed for a technical examination but has since reopened.

A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been appointed to support the family of the teen and gardai have confirmed that “investigations are ongoing”.

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