Galway teenager dies following tragic incident involving tractor

A 19-year-old man has died following a tragic road traffic incident involving a tractor in Oranmore, Co. Galway.

Gardai have launched an investigation into the accident, which occurred at approximately 3.30pm on Saturday 2 November.

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene of the fatal incident in Rinn, in the Oramore area of Galway. A male passenger, 19, was rushed to hospital but was sadly pronounced deceased.

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The road has since reopened following a technical examination, while no other injuries were reported.

A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana told The Irish Mirror : "Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic incident near Oranmore, Co. Galway yesterday afternoon, Saturday 2nd November 2024.

"Gardaí were alerted to an incident involving a tractor which occurred on a local road in Rinn, Oranmore at approximately 3:30pm.

"A male passenger, 19-years-old, injured in the incident was transferred by ambulance personnel to University Hospital Galway, where he was subsequently pronounced deceased.

"No other injuries were reported.

"The scene was preserved for a technical examination which has since taken place and the road has reopened.

"A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been appointed to support the family of the deceased."