Toddler dies after being struck by vehicle in driveway in Co Galway

Forensic collision investigators have attended the scene in Carraroe

University Hospital Galway. Photograph: Eric Luke
University Hospital Galway. Photograph: Eric Luke

A 21-month-old boy has died after being struck by a vehicle in the driveway of his home in Co Galway.

Gardaí attended the incident at a private house in the Clynagh area of Carraroe at 3.45pm.

The emergency services responded to a call for assistance and attended the scene.

The boy was airlifted to University Hospital Galway where he was subsequently pronounced dead.

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A post mortem examination will be conducted at University Hospital Galway on Thursday and Garda enquiries are ongoing.

Forensic collision investigators have attended the scene to carry out an examination.

Colin Gleeson

Colin Gleeson

Colin Gleeson is an Irish Times reporter