Young boy dies after being struck by car

A young boy has died after he was struck by a car in County Westmeath.

The collision happened in Farranshock Estate, Mullingar, at about 18:30 local time on Monday.

The boy was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to Mullingar Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged, gardaí (Irish police) have said.

The scene is currently preserved for examination and gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them.