Pedestrian, (12), killed in north Dublin

A 12-year-old boy was killed when he was struck by a car in Coolock this evening.

A 12-year-old boy was killed when he was struck by a car in Coolock this evening.

Gardai from Coolock are investigating the incident which occurred at around 4.50pm on the N32 which runs from the M50/M1 intersection to the Malahide Road.

The road remains closed and diversions are in place.

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