Teenager dies from injuries sustained in Tuam road traffic incident

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic incident which occurred at Sylane in Tuam, Co. Galway, Wednesday evening, August 30, 2023.

The incident occurred at approximately 7.40 p.m. when a male teenager, 16 years, fell from a tractor.

He was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin where he received treatment for serious injuries.

The male passed away during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).

A post-mortem will take place in due course.

Gardaí in Galway are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have video footage, to come forward to them.

Gardaí can be contacted at Tuam Garda Station 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.