A boy has died after he was struck by a car near Ballina in Co Mayo.
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene on the N59 at Eskeragh, Crossmolina, near Ballina at around 11.20am this morning.
The boy was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
His body has been brought to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital with a post-mortem examination due to take place.
The local coroner has also been notified.
The scene is closed for forensic examination and local traffic diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
They have asked for road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area between 10.40am and 11.40am to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.