GARDAÍ ARE APPEALING for witnesses to a crash in Roscommon this morning in which a two-year-old boy was seriously injured.

The collision happened between two cars on the N5 at Currinah, Ballaghderreen at about 9am.

Two adults and three children were injured in the crash and were taken to Mayo General Hospital.

One of the children, a two-year-old boy who sustained serious injuries, has since been transferred to Temple St. Hospital. The injuries of the others involved are described as minor.

The scene has been examined by investigators but gardaí want anyone who may have seen the incident to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea garda station 094-9621630 or confidentially on 1800 666 111.

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