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Temple Street Hospital in Dublin. Photo: Getty
A child has been critically injured following a road traffic collision in Co Westmeath.
Shortly before 7.30pm on Wednesday, gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a pedestrian and a car at Killallon Road on the L6821, Clonmellon, Co Westmeath.
The pedestrian, a female child, was airlifted to Temple Street Children’s Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Her condition remains critical.
The scene is preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
The road is currently closed with local diversions in place.
Temple Street Hospital in Dublin. Photo: Getty
News in 90 Seconds – 23rd April 2026
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and were travelling in the area between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on (044) 9384000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.