Boy (4) dies after Limerick collision

A four-year-old boy has died following a two-car collision in Co Limerick today.

The boy was travelling in a car with his parents when the collision occurred in the Lough Gur area at 1.15pm.

He was sitting in the rear of the car with two other siblings.

His parents and the two other children, along with the driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries and are being treated for shock.

The boy, who died at the scene, was brought to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead.

It’s understood the family is from Co Limerick.

The road is closed and traffic is being diverted.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Bruff Garda station on (061) 382940, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.