Man (40s) killed in single vehicle crash in Co Mayo

Crash occurred on N59 near Westport at about 10am on Thursday morning

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The N59 Mulranny to Bangor Erris road is closed. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

A man has died in a single vehicle road crash in Westport, Co Mayo.

The crash occurred at about 10am on the N59 at Ballycroy, near Westport.

The sole occupant of the vehicle, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

The N59 Mulranny to Bangor Erris road is closed with local diversions in place. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have been notified.

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Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dashcam) and were in the area between 9.30am and 10am are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Westport Garda station on 098 50230, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.