Boy dies following collision with tractor in Co Kerry

A boy has died following a road crash involving a tractor in Co Kerry.

Gardai said the incident occurred at Beaufort Bridge on Monday at around 7.30pm.

A spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, a male juvenile, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“His body was removed to University Hospital Kerry where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

“The male driver of the tractor, aged in his 20s, was uninjured.”

The road has been closed for technical examination and gardai have appealed for witnesses to come forward.