Tragedy as man, 50s, travelling with family dies suddenly at Galway train station after ‘serious medical emergency’

A MAN in his 50s has died after suffering a medical emergency at a train station in Co Galway.

He sadly lost his life at Ceannt Station in Galway city just after 7am this morning.

Emergency services scrambled to the station after the alarm was raised but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

The man was travelling with his family when the medical emergency struck.

Station staff provided care for them after the tragic incident.

A spokesperson for Iarnrod Eireann said: ” At around 7am this morning, a customer had a serious medical emergency at Ceannt Station, Galway.

“Emergency services attended, and despite medical assistance from paramedics, he sadly passed away.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to the man’s family, with whom he was travelling.

“Station staff on site provided family members with care and assistance arising from their tragic loss.”