Toddler dies after being struck by van

Gardaí seek witnesses to Portlaoise collision in which three-year-old girl lost her life

The young girl was removed to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise where she was pronounced dead.
The young girl was removed to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise where she was pronounced dead.

A three-year-old girl has died after being struck by a van in Portlaoise.

Gardaí are seeking witnesses to the collision which occured at 12.20pm this afternoon in St Brigids Place, Portlaoise.

The young girl was removed to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise where she was pronounced dead.

The scene has been preserved and a forensic collision investigation is to be carried out.

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