Toddler dies in 'tragic accident' in West Cork
A toddler has died in Skibbereen in what Gardaí have described as a 'tragic accident'.
A young child has died in Skibbereen in what Gardaí have described as a tragic accident.
Shortly after 9pm last night, Gardaí attended a home in the town following the sudden death of a male toddler.
The Coroner was notified and a post-mortem will be carried out at Cork University Hospital.
Gardaí say they are currently treating the death as a tragic accident and foul play is not suspected.
A Garda spokesperson told :
“Shortly after 9pm, on Wednesday 25th January 2023, Gardaí attended at a domestic residence in Skibbereen, Co. Cork, following the sudden death of a male toddler.
“The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem will be held at Cork University Hospital.
“Owing to the tragic nature of the incident no further information is available.”
