Boy (4) rushed to hospital after road traffic incident in Farranree
A child has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a car in a road traffic incident on the Northside of the city shortly before 3pm.
It's understood the boy, who is four-years-old, has sustained serious injuries and is being treated in to Cork University Hospital.
Gardaí have confirmed to RedFM News that they are at the scene of a road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 2.45pm on Knockpogue Avenue, Farranree.
An investigation has been launched and roads are closed with diversions in place.
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