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Conor Coyle

Child hospitalised following Co Fermanagh crash

A child has been hospitalised following a serious road crash in Co Fermanagh on Tuesday afternoon.

The accident took place on the Moher Road in Kinawley, with the road remaining closed on Wednesday as emergency services remain at the scene.

The Air Ambulance was tasked to the scene on Tuesday following the crash, with the injured child taken to Belfast. Another person was taken to the South West Acute Hospital to be treated for their injuries.

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A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it responded to a call following the crash at around 4.30pm on Tuesday.

"The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 16:30 on Tuesday, 06 December 2022 following reports of an RTC in the Moher Road Area, Kinawley," the spokesperson said.

"NIAS despatched an Ambulance, a Rapid Response Paramedic, an Ambulance Officer and the Charity Air Ambulance with HEMS on board to the incident.

"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken by Air Ambulance to Belfast Royal Hospital. One patient was also taken to South West Acute Hospital by Ambulance."

Police have confirmed that the road remains closed and asked motorists to avoid the area.

It said: "Motorists are advised that the Moher Road in Kinawley near Enniskillen remains closed this morning due to a road traffic collision. Local diversions are in place."

Kinawley GAA club held a mass on Tuesday evening following the accident and asked the local community to keep its young club member in its thoughts.

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