A 12-year-old boy has been killed in an overnight road crash in Co Limerick.
The boy was driving a car that collided with a lorry.
It happened just before 2am this morning on the N21 at Rineroe near Adare.
Gardaí say the driver of the car was a juvenile male who was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Local sources say the boy was 12-years-old and was soon to turn 13.
His body has been removed to the morgue at University Hospital Limerick and the coroner has been notified.
The driver of the truck - a man aged in his 40s - did not need hospital treatment.
The scene has been preserved for a forensic examination and diversions are currently in place via Croom.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward, particularly those with dashcam footage.
Anyone with information can contact Newcastlewest Garda Station 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
