Tragic news of fatal incident in Multyfarnham this evening

Garda statement:

Fatal Incident Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath 9th September 2022

At approximately 4pm today, gardaí and emergency service attended at the scene of a car fire in the Multyfarnham area.

A female adult was taken from the scene by air ambulance to a Dublin hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

An infant boy was removed from the scene by ambulance to Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. He has since been pronounced dead.

The remains of a juvenile female were also discovered at the scene.

This is a live incident and no further information is available at this time.

Enquires are ongoing and updates will follow.