Little boy dies after tragic incident outside house in county Clare

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The infant was rushed to UHL where he was pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries

An infant has died following a tragic incident at a residential area in Ennis, county Clare

Gardaí are at the scene of a fatal road traffic incident in the Quin Road area of Ennis that occurred shortly before 12:30pm this Wednesday afternoon, May 8, 2024.    

"A male infant was transferred from the scene to University Hospital Limerick," a garda spokesperson said.

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

"A family liaison officer is being appointed to support the family at this time," gardaí said, and "no further information is being made available".

The scene is currently preserved pending an examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.

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