Toddler dies after being struck by vehicle in Galway driveway

A garda spokesperson told TheJournal.ie that enquiries are ongoing at present.

By Cliodhna Russell Wednesday 6 Jul 2016, 7:08 PM

Jul 6th 2016, 7:08 PM 35,713 Views 18 Comments

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A TODDLER HAS died after he was struck by a vehicle in the driveway of a house in Galway this afternoon.

It happened at around 3.45 in the Clynagh area of Carraroe, Co. Galway

Emergency services responded to the scene and the young boy, who was 21 months old, was airlifted to University Hospital Galway where he was pronounced dead.

A post mortem examination will be conducted at the hospital tomorrow.

A garda spokesperson told TheJournal.ie that enquiries are ongoing at present.

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

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Toddler dies after being struck by vehicle in Galway driveway

A garda spokesperson told TheJournal.ie that enquiries are ongoing at present.