Boy dies in Co Offaly after being struck by car

Scene sealed off for examination as gardaí describe incident as tragedy

The death of a boy this morning after being knocked down by a car in Tullamore, Co Offaly, was described as a tragedy by a Garda source.

Eoghan MacConnell

Thu Apr 3 2014 - 10:29

A 10-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in Tullamore, Co Offaly, this morning.

Investigating gardaí have sealed off the scene for an examination and inquiries are ongoing.

The incident, which occurred shortly after 9am, was described as a tragedy by a Garda source.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Tullamore Garda station on (057) 93 27600.

Tullamore Garda Síochána Eoghan Macconnell