Boy airlifted to Galway Hospital after bicycle collides with tractor

A young boy has been airlifted to Galway University Hospital and subsequently transferred to Crumlin Children’s Hospital after his bicycle collided with a tractor.

The incident happened on Monday evening at around 6pm on the L8192 near Scarriff in Clare.

The boy was taken to University Hospital Galway by helicopter for treatment of serious injuries before being moved to Dublin.

He is understood to currently be in a stable condition according to gardai who continue to investigate the incident.

A spokesman said: “A full forensic examination of the scene has been completed, and the road has since been reopened”.