Man in critical condition at UHG after car enters water in Kinvara

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Galway Bay fm newsroom - A man is in a critical condition at UHG this morning after a car entered the water in Kinvara last night.

It's understood the car entered the water near the pier at around 8 o' clock.

Locals raised the alarm and emergency services - including the Galway RNLI and two units of the fire service - attended the scene.

The man - who was the only occupant of the car - was rescued a short time later and taken to University Hospital Galway.

He's said to be in a very serious condition this morning.

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