Competitor dies in serious crash during Clare motor rally

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Galway Daily news man dies in hospital following traffic collision

A rally competitor has died following a two vehicle collision on Sunday afternoon at Glencolumbkille, Carran during the Clare Rally.

A male passenger (30s) was fatally injured and pronounced deceased at scene, and the rally was cancelled at around 1.30pm.

His body was removed from the scene to University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem will take place in due course.

The male driver of the second vehicle was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment for injuries which are believed to be non-life-threatening.

The second driver and passenger, both males, were uninjured.

The road is currently closed and scene of the collision is preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Traffic diversions are in place.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.