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Twelve-Year-Old Boy Killed After Car Struck by Train at Irish Level Crossing
Emergency services responded to a collision between a passenger vehicle and a railway train at a level crossing in County Mayo, resulting in the death of a 12-year-old boy and serious injuries to an adult male. Railway operators have launched a safety review following the incident.
4 Sept, 07:18 — 4 Sept, 16:58
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Boy dies after car hit by train on level crossing in Ireland
The driver of the car, a man in his late 40s, was taken to hospital
By Cillian Sherlock
Read full article →irish-timesHigh22h ago
Boy (12) dies and man injured after train hits car at crossing in Co Mayo
Irish Rail says line to remain closed between Westport and Athlone overnight with significant disruption expected on Friday
By Sarah Burns
Read full article →myjoyonlineMixed12h ago
Boy, 12, dies after car hit by train
A 12-year-old boy has died after a car was hit by a train at a level crossing in County Mayo.
By Emmanuel Tetteh
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First report: irish-times · 4 Sept, 07:18|Full coverage: 3 · 10h|Window: 10h
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