6 year old boy dies in Dublin accident with calls for witnesses

Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Shankill, Co. Dublin on Friday last.

At approximately 4.45pm a serious road traffic collision occurred on the Shanganagh Road, Shankill, Co Dublin, near the Hazelwood estate.

A white van, travelling in the direction of Shankill Village was involved in a collision with a 6 year old boy. The driver of the van has been interviewed by Gardaí.

The injured boy was taken to Temple Street Hospital and died on Sunday as a result of injuries sustained in this collision. 

Investigating Gardaí are appealing to any person who has any information in relation to this collision or to any drivers who may be in possession of ‘Dash Cam’ and who were in the area at the time of this collision to contact the Gardaí at Shankill Garda Station on (01) 666 5900, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.