01/09/2016

11-Year-Old Boy Killed In Car Collision

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after an 11-year-old boy died when he was struck by a car in Co Offaly.

It is understood the boy was cycling to school on the R446 old Dublin to Galway road when he was hit by a car at Marshbrook, near Moate, at around 9am this morning, 01 September.

The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road has been closed to allow for a forensic examination.

Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the garda confidential line 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

(MH/LM)

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