Toddler dies in 'heartbreaking' traffic incident near his Co. Armagh home

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The child was taken to hospital but sadly died from his injuries

By Q Radio News

Investigations are underway after a three year-old boy died following a tragic accident involving a car close to his Co Armagh home.

Paramedics and the Northern Ireland air ambulance were called to the collision on the Boghead Bridge Road, Aghalee on the outskirts of Lurgan yesterday afternoon.

The toddler was assessed and treated at the scene before being taken by helicopter to Craigavon Area Hospital.

The little boy sadly passed away from his injuries.

The fatal incident has been described as "heartbreaking" by SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly, who lives close to the scene.

She added: "My thoughts and prayers are with the family.”

A PSNI spokeswoman said: “Police can confirm that a young child died following an incident involving a car at a residential address in the Craigavon area on Tuesday 25 May."

There are no further details at this time.

(Police said the fatal incident occurred at a residential address in Craigavon)

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