Boy (3) dies after being hit by car in Co Dublin

A three-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by a car in Finglas, Co Dublin.

The incident occurred on Wednesday at 8:40 am, when a child was hit by a car in the underground car park of Charlestown Shopping Centre.

He was transported by ambulance to Children's Health Ireland (CHI) Temple Street.

He was pronounced deceased on Wednesday afternoon.

A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been appointed to support the family at this time.

The scene is preserved, and a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators is being carried out.

Investigations are ongoing. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Anyone who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and was in the Charlestown area this morning between 8:20 am and 9:00 am is asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.