Child dies in road traffic tragedy in Clare

A boy has died following a road traffic tragedy in Co Clare this afternoon.

The child was rushed to hospital following the incident that occurred in a residential area on the Quin Road in Ennis around 12.30pm.

However, he was subsequently pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.

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Gardaí remain at the scene, which is currently being preserved pending an examination by forensic collision investigators.

The coroner has been notified and a post mortem will take place later at University Hospital Limerick.

A family liaison officer is being appointed to support the family following the tragedy, according to a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána.

“Gardaí are at the scene of a fatal road traffic incident at a residential area on Quin Road, Ennis, Co. Clare that occurred shortly before 12:30pm this afternoon, Wednesday 8th May 2024,” they said.

“A male infant was transferred from the scene to University Hospital Limerick. He has since been pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries.

“The scene is currently preserved pending an examination by Forensic Collision Investigators,” the spokesperson added. No further information is being made available at this time.

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