A 12-year-old boy was killed when a car was struck by a train in Co Mayo, according to local authorities. The incident occurred following an earlier collision between a tractor and a train in Tullamore. Emergency services were called to the scene, where they confirmed the boy's death. Gardai are now appealing for witnesses who may have seen the collision.
The train collision happened in the same area where a tractor had previously been involved in an accident with a train. Authorities are investigating the cause of both incidents. The boy's family has not yet been identified, and no further details have been released.
The local community is in shock following the tragic event. Gardai have urged anyone with information to come forward. The incident highlights the dangers of road crossings near railway lines.
No official cause of the collision has been announced. Further details are expected as the investigation continues.
