Child in critical condition after Westmeath road collision

A child is in critical condition after a serious injury road traffic collision in Westmeth yesterday, Wednesday.

The road traffic collision that occurred on the L6821 in Clonmellon.

Shortly before 7.30pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a pedestrian and a car at Killallon Road, Clonmellon.

The pedestrian (a female child) was airlifted to Temple Street Children’s Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Her condition remains critical.

The scene is preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

The road is currently closed with local diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and were travelling in the area between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on Wednesday are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on (044) 9384000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.