Infant killed in Ennis road incident

An infant boy has died following a “road traffic incident” in Co Clare.

Gardai said the incident happened in a residential area on Quin Road in Ennis.

Emergency personnel were called to the scene shortly before 12.30pm on Wednesday.

An infant boy was transferred from the scene to University Hospital Limerick.

He has since been pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries.

A liaison officer was being appointed on Wednesday to support the family.

The scene was preserved for an examination by forensic collision investigators.