Boy airlifted to hospital following e-scooter collision in Co Cavan

A boy had to be airlifted to hospital last night after a road collision involving an e-scooter in Co Cavan
Boy airlifted to hospital following e-scooter collision in Co Cavan

James Cox

A boy had to be airlifted to hospital last night after a road collision involving an e-scooter in Co Cavan.

It happened at around 7.15pm at the Black Ridge roundabout near Ballyconnell.

Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene and a boy was taken by helicopter to Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin with serious injuries.

A second boy was taken to Cavan General Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.

The road is closed for a technical examination and local diversions are in place.

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