Man (50s) dies after crash in Clare

Kenneth Fox

A man in his 50s has died following a crash in Co Clare.

Shortly after 5.30pm on Sunday, emergency services responded to reports of the crash involving a car on the R466 at Gortnaglogh, Broadford.

The passenger in the car was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver, a man also aged in his 50s, was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick, where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries.

The road is closed for a technical examination, with local traffic diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward, including road users who may have camera footage, including dash cam, at the time of the incident, to make it available to them.