AN INFANT HAS died following a fatal road traffic incident in Co Clare.

It happened today shortly after 12.30pm in a residential area on Quin Road, Ennis.

The baby boy was transferred from the scene to University Hospital Limerick.

However, he has since been pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.

A family liaison officer is being appointed to support the family and the scene is currently preserved, pending an examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.

A garda spokesperson said no further information is being made available at this time.

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Baby boy dies in road traffic incident in Ennis, Co Clare

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