Boy (14) dies in Wexford collision between car and tractor

A 14-year-old boy has died following a road collision in Oulart, Co Wexford.

The incident involving a car and a tractor occurred at Ballytarsna on the Oulart to Blackwater road (R174) shortly before 7pm last night.

The boy was a passenger in the car which was driven by a 36-year-old woman.

They were both taken to Wexford General Hospital where the teenager was later pronounced dead.

The woman’s condition is described as non life-threatening.

The driver of the tractor was uninjured.

The road was closed and diversions were in place to facilitate an examination by Garda forensic collision investigators.

Witnesses are asked to contact Enniscorthy Garda station on 053-9242580 or the Garda Confidential Line