A one-year-old baby boy has died after suffering a tragic fall in Co Wexford.
The 14-month-old tot was pronounced dead a short time later at Wexford Hospital.
It is believed the child suffered a fall down the stairs.
It's understood the tragic accident happened in Clonroche on Tuesday afternoon.
Local Fianna Fáil Cllr John Fleming said local people are rallying around his heartbroken parents, who have three older kids.
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He added: “There is a dark cloud over the whole area.
“They live in a cul-de-sac there and there’s a lot of good neighbours, good friends and relations on the road and they’ll rally around them at this time.
“It’s a hugely tragic accident and the whole area is in absolute shock."
Cllr Fleming said they are a popular and well-known family in the area.
A garda spokeswoman said: "Gardai in Wexford are investigating the sudden death of an infant male who was pronounced dead at Wexford Hospital yesterday afternoon after being brought from Clonroche.
"Gardai are preparing a file for the coroner. The death is not believed to be suspicious.
"No further details are available."
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