28/05/2009

Toddler Killed In Tragic Collision

A three-year-old girl has been killed during a tragic accident in Malahide on Monday afternoon.

The young girl, who was walking in the area was fatally injured when she was hit by a red Nissan Primera Car.

She died in hospital as a result of her injuries on Tuesday.

Gardai in the area are investigating the collision, which occurred on Seabury Lane in Malahide at approximately 12.45pm.

Gardai have appealed for witnesses to the incident to contact them at Malahide Garda Station, 01-6664600 or the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111.

In other traffic news, the Carrickerry to Athea Road in Limerick is closed until 4pm between the Knockfinnisk junction and Carrickerry Village, usually a very busy route. The closure is in order to remove an overturned truck and motorists are advised to use the N21 Limerick to Castleisland Road in County Kerry.

(DW/BMcC)

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