Gardaí are treating the death of a toddler in Co. Galway overnight as a tragic accident.
It's believed the 2 year old boy was hit by a car in the driveway of his home in Oranmore shortly before 9pm. He was taken to University Hospital Galway, but later pronounced dead.
Gardaí say while their investigation is ongoing, nobody is being sought in relation to the incident.
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Local Fine Gael Councillor for Athenry-Oranmore, Frank Kearney, has expressed sympathy to the child's family: