11/04/2019

Young Boy Killed In Wexford Farming Accident

A three-year-old boy has died following a farmyard accident in County Wexford.

Gardaí said he was struck by a vehicle at Carrigabruise at around 4.30pm on Wednesday afternoon, 10 April.

He was taken to Wexford General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

An investigation is under way.



(JG/MH)

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