Teenager dies in incident involving tractor near Oranmore

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Galway Daily news One workplace death recorded in Galway so far this year

A 19 year old has lost their life following a traffic incident involving a tractor which occurred near Oranmore on Saturday evening.

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

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

No other injuries were reported from the crash An Garda SƭochƔna has confirmed.

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.