Boy, 12, dies after automotive hit by prepare on stage crossing in Co Mayo as police swarm in
A 12-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene after a collision between a car and a train at a level crossing in Kiltybo, near Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, shortly after 8.45pm on Thursday
A young boy has been killed(Image: Wikipedia/William Murphy)
A 12-year-old lad has tragically died after the car he was travelling in was struck by a train in Co Mayo, Ireland.
The crash took place at a level crossing in Kiltybo near Ballyhaunis just after 8.45pm on Thursday. The young boy was declared dead at the scene. The driver of the car, a bloke in his late 40s, was taken away from the scene by ambulance for hospital treatment.
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The Irish police service, An Garda Síochána, stated that passengers on the train were safely evacuated and onward transport was organised. Forensic Collision Investigators will conduct a technical examination of the scene.
The driver of the car, a bloke in his late 40s, was taken away from the scene by ambulance for hospital treatment (stock)(Image: Getty Images)
The road remained shut on Friday morning and the boy’s body was taken to Mayo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Gardaí are urging anyone who witnessed this incident to step forward. The incident resulted in “significant disruption” to the line between Westport and Athlone.
The collision was the second disruption on the Westport to Dublin line on Thursday.
Bus transfers were arranged for passengers when a train struck a tractor at a level crossing between Portarlington and Tullamore.
A man was taken to hospital following that incident.
In a post on social media platform X before the death was announced, Irish Rail said: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by today’s incidents.
“We’ll continue to do our best to provide clear and timely updates as info becomes available.
“A sincere thank you to all passengers/staff for your patience, understanding and cooperation during this challenging day.”
Replacement bus transfers were operating from Westport to Athlone on Friday morning, with Ballina to Manulla services running through to Claremorris.
The line between Westport and Athlone is to remain closed “until further notice”.
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