A toddler has died after being hit by a vehicle in the driveway of a house in West Cork.
The tragedy happened at around 5pm yesterday evening just outside Skibbereen at a house near Tralispeen.
Gardaí are investigating the incident which has been described locally as a "very unfortunate tragedy".
The baby boy was rushed to Cork University Hospital after he suffered severe injuries in the incident, and he later passed away.
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Gardaí who had been called to the house escorted the ambulance carrying the toddler to ensure traffic was cleared for paramedics.
A post mortem exam is expected to be carried out on the toddler today.
