'A remarkable young girl': 13-year-old who died in Cork motor sport tragedy is named locally

A 13-year-old girl named Lauren O'Brien tragically died from injuries sustained in an accident during a motor racing event in west Cork. The incident took place at around 3.30 pm at the Enniskeane track, where she was participating in the preliminary heat stage. Despite immediate assistance from emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Friends, family, and officials were in shock, as all competitions were suspended. Gardaí are investigating the tragedy, describing it as an accident while the community expresses deep sorrow for the loss of an enthusiastic young motorsport participant.

"Lauren was a remarkable young girl and everyone is devastated for the family. The entire community is numb with shock," one Macroom local said.

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the fatal incident but it is being described as a tragic accident.

Emergency services were at the scene within minutes and desperate attempts were made to stabilise the teenager's condition.

All competitions were immediately suspended and one local said there were very distressing scenes at the event when it was realized the incident had resulted in a fatality.

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