Gardaí at scene of three vehicle collision in Meath
The collision took place on Frederick Street in Ashbourne shortly after 3.25pm.
Gardaí told the Irish Examiner that at time of writing there were not believed to be any injuries stemming from the incident, which is believed to have involved a taxi.
Meanwhile, a young boy has died following a hit-and-run incident in Co Down, police said.
The collision in the Strand area of Portaferry occurred shortly after 11pm on Tuesday.
Inspector Cherith Adair said: 'It was reported that a red Skoda Fabia and a scooter were involved in the collision.
'A young boy, who was riding the scooter, was taken to hospital but sadly died as a result of his injuries.
'One man aged 51-years-old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences. He remains in police custody at this time.
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