Section of M6 eastbound closed after girl (6) seriously injured in crashMuireann DuffyA young girl was seriously injured in a road crash in Co Westmeath on Thursday. The six-year-old was a passenger in a car involved in the single-vehicle incident on the M6 eastbound between Junction 4 (Tyrellspass) and Junction 3 (Rochfortbridge) at around 4pm. The girl was taken to Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street for treatment. The M6 eastbound between Junction 3 and 4 has been closed to traffic, and is expected to remain so for much of Friday morning while a technical examination of the scene is carried out. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact Mullingar Garda station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Source: Irish Independent February 09, 2024 17:22 UTC