A 12-year-old boy died after a collision between a train and a car in Mayo, Ireland. The incident occurred on a local road, where the vehicle was struck by a train. Emergency services arrived quickly but confirmed the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a man in his late 40s, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. No other casualties were reported. The area is under review for potential safety improvements following the incident.
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