A young boy is in a critical condition after falling from an apartment building in Co Offaly this morning.
The boy, who is believed to be aged around four, fell from an apartment at Granary Court in Edenderry at around 11am.
Gardaí in Edenderry are treating it as an accident.
A passing motorist is understood to have come to boy's aid after witnessing the fall.
It is understood he was taken to a local medical centre where he was attended to by a doctor before an ambulance arrived.
The boy was taken to Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin where his condition is described as critical.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 93 27600.
