26/05/2021

Toddler Dies In Tragic Accident In Aghalee

An investigation has launched after a three-year-old boy died following an accident involving a car near his home in Co Armagh.

The collision occurred on the Boghead Bridge Road, Aghalee, just outside Lurgan on Tuesday, 25 May.

The toddler was treated at the scene before being taken to Craigavon Area Hospital.

Sadly, he passed away from his injuries.

No further details have been released.


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