11 year old boy dies in road crash

An 11 year old boy has died this morning after a crash just outside Moate.

The boy, a cyclist, was involved with a collision with a car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The collision occurred at approximately 9.15am in Marshbrook on the old Dublin to Galway Road, just beyond The Well.

The body remains at the scene, which has been preserved, and diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Tullamore on 057 9327600, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.