On Saturday in the Midlands, two separate road accidents occurred, resulting in a child's fatality in Portlaoise and a young man's death in Westmeath. The child, described as a pedestrian, was struck by a car around 4:20 PM, while the young man died in a separate quad bike and motorcycle collision at approximately 3:30 PM. Investigators are appealing for dash-cam footage from witnesses to aid in the ongoing investigations. Both fatalities will undergo post-mortem examinations, and updates on the injured parties are forthcoming.
The Gardaí reported a tragic day in the Midlands with two separate road incidents leading to one child’s death in Portlaoise and another young man's death in Westmeath.
Eyewitnesses and local authorities are urged to submit any camera footage from the Kilminchy area after the incident, as investigations into both accidents continue.
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