Boy airlifted to hospital following incident with tractor in Clare

Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision involving a young boy on a bicycle and a tractor which occurred at approximately 6pm Monday, 10 August.

The incident occurred on the L8192 Bealkelly, Ogonnnelloe in Co. Clare.

"The juvenile sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Galway University Hospital before being transferred to Crumlin Children's Hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be serious," gardaí said.

Following a full forensic examination of the scene, the road has since reopened.