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12th Feb 2021

A 10-year-old boy has died following a quad bike incident in Laois

Rudi Kinsella

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Tragic news.

A 10-year-old boy has died following a quad bike incident in Laois.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an incident involving a quad bike in the Dooary area of Ballyroan in Laois at 11am on Wednesday (10 February).

A 10-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Gardaí have confirmed that he since passed away on Thursday (11 February) at Temple Street Hospital.

Investigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

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