A teenage boy has died after a tractor he was a passenger in crashed in Co Leitrim yesterday afternoon.
The crash occurred on the R204 at Aghavilla in Carrigallen, at around 3.10pm.
The boy, who was aged in his late teens, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the tractor, who is also in his late teens, is being treated for injuries, which are believed to be non-life threatening, at Cavan General Hospital.
The road was closed for technical examination with local diversions in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 2.30pm and 3.30pm, to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station on 071 9650510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
