A young boy has died after being hit by a jeep while cycling in Co Carlow.
It is believed the boy, 10, was struck while out cycling with a group of friends at around 1.30pm on Thursday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene on the Borris to Fenagh road near Ballymartin.
The boy was treated there before being transferred by helicopter to Temple Street Hospital in Dublin.
However tragically it was confirmed this morning that the youngster has since passed away.
A garda spokesman said: "The 10 year old male cyclist seriously injured in a road traffic collision involving a cyclist and a jeep that occurred in the Ballymartin area of Borris, County Carlow on Thursday 25th June 2020, has passed away from his injuries at Temple Street Children's University Hospital.
"Gardaí are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to this collision to come forward, particularly any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area at the time to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059 913 6620 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."
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