A local community in Sligo has been left in "deep shock" after a tragic incident saw a four-year-old girl die on Friday.
Gardai and emergency services attended the scene at a caravan park in Enniscrone after the young girl was believed to be hit by a reversing car.
She was rushed to hospital where she sadly didn't survive.
Speaking to Midwest Radio, Caothairleacht of Sligo County Conucil Michael Clarke said: "It's an awful, tragic situation for the family involved. A loved, beautiful four-year-old girl lost. How they are going to cope with it, is nobody’s understanding.
"The whole community is in deep shock and our condolences go to them and the people directly involved."
The incident occurred at a caravan park overlooking Killala Bay.
A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said in the aftermath of the tragic accident: “Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of an incident in Enniscrone, Co Sligo.”
“A four-year-old child was injured during the incident.”
“She was taken to University Hospital Sligo where she has since passed away.
“A family liaison officer has been appointed to support the family at this time.”
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