Two children have died following a car fire in Co Westmeath on Friday afternoon.
The horrific incident occurred at around 4:00 pm near Multyfarnham, and gardai are working to establish the cause of the fire.
A woman suffered serious injuries and has been rushed to a hospital in Dublin for treatment.
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Meanwhile, a young boy was also removed from the scene and taken to the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar where he was later pronounced dead.
The remains of a young girl were also found at the scene of the fire.
Investigating gardai have sealed off the area for a technical examination as they work to figure out the cause of the tragic accident.
A statement from gardai this evening confirmed: “At approximately 4pm today, Gardaí and emergency service attended at the scene of a car fire in the Multyfarnham area of County Westmeath.
“A female adult was taken from the scene by air ambulance to a Dublin Hospital for treatment to serious injuries.
“An infant boy was removed from the scene by ambulance to Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. He has since been pronounced dead.
“The remains of a juvenile female were also discovered at the scene.
“This is a live incident and no further information is available at this time.
“Enquires are ongoing and updates will follow.”
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