An infant has died following a road traffic incident in Dublin on Tuesday.

The incident occurred outside a residence in Rathmintin, Jobstown, Dublin 24 at around 2pm.

The little boy was transferred from the scene to Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin, where he was pronounced dead.

In a statement,gardaí said a family liaison officer has been appointed to support the family at this time.

A technical examination by forensic collision investigators has since been conducted.