The road north of Crusheen, Co Clare, closed on Sunday after a 16-year-old boy died in a tractor crash. Photograph: James TreacyA 16-year-old boy has died after a single-vehicle crash involving a tractor in Co Clare. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene on the R458 at Bunnahow, north of Crusheen, just before 2pm on Saturday. “The road remains closed to facilitate an examination by Garda forensic collision investigators and local diversions are currently in place. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda station on 065 6848100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Source: The Irish Times December 28, 2025 14:09 UTC