A child has died following a crash in County Clare.

It happened at 12.30 pm today in a residential area on Quinn Road in Ennis.

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

He has since been pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.

A family liaison officer has been appointed and the scene is currently being preserved to allow for a forensic exam.

Main image: University Hospital Limerick, 29-7-23. Image: Karlis D / Alamy