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A young boy lost his life in a fatal crash just after 2pm today
A forensic examination is taking place at the scene of a fatal road crash that claimed the life of a young boy in Longford.
The boy was struck by a van just after 2pm this afternoon in the Palace Cresent area of the Ardnacassa estate.
He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to Mullingar Hospital for a post mortem examination. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.
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Any road users who were travelling in the Palace Crescent area of Ardnacassa between 1:30pm - 2:30pm this afternoon, and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) are asked to make it available to Gardaí.
Young boy dead after being hit by van in Longford housing estate
The child was killed in the horror crash at around 2pm this afternoon
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A young boy has died after being hit by a van in a housing estate in Co Longford.
No other injuries have been reported.
The scene is currently preserved for examination and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward. Any road users who were travelling in the Palace Crescent area of Ardnacassa between 1:30pm – 2:30pm this afternoon, and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make it available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Longford Garda Station on 043 3350570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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Update: Tragic news as young child dies following Longford collision
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Gardaí and emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal road traffic collision at Ardnacassa, Co Longford this afternoon, Wednesday, 19th May 2021.
The collision involved a single vehicle and a male child and occurred at approximately 2:00pm.
The male child was pronounced dead at the scene and has since been removed to Mullingar Hospital. The coroner has been notified and a post-mortem will take place at a later date.
No other injuries have been reported.
The scene is currently preserved for examination and local diversions are in place.
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