A teenage boy has tragically died after an incident at a Wicklow tourist spot this afternoon.
The boy is believed to have died after taking a fall at the popular Powerscourt Waterfall shortly after 2pm.
Emergency services closed off the area and the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation into the incident has been launched by gardai but it is believed to be a tragic accident.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal incident in Powerscourt Estate, House and Gardens in Co. Wicklow. The incident occurred at approximately 2.30pm today, Wednesday 5th August 2020.
"A male teenage youth was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary at St. Colmscille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, where a post-mortem will be carried out.
"Investigations are ongoing."
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