RIP: Woman and boy die in Midlands house fire
Another woman has been taken to hospital
A woman and a young boy have died following a fire at a house in Edenderry, Co Offaly yesterday.
Another woman who was in the house was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Gardaí are currently investigating all the circumstances of the fatal house fire that occurred at a house in Castleview Park, Edenderry, Co Offaly on the evening of Saturday December 6 at approximately 7.45pm.
Gardaí confirmed there were two fatalities as a result of this house fire.
A female, aged 60 years and a young boy were fatally injured.
A second female, aged in her 50s is receiving treatment for serious injuries at a hospital in the Midlands.
Gardaí in Tullamore are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.