Horror as teenager dies in tractor tragedy as police launch investigation

The 19-year-old was rushed to hospital after police and emergency services raced to a 'serious incident involving a tractor' in Galway, Ireland

Police have launched an investigation after a teenager was killed in a tractor accident.

Gardai and emergency services were alerted to a serious incident involving a tractor, which took place in Rinn, in the Oranmore area of Galway, Ireland at around 3.30pm on Saturday, November 2. A 19-year-old male passenger injured in the incident was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later. The road has reopened following a technical examination, and 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."

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