Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic incident involving an e-scooter in Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, earlier this week.
The incident left two boys in hospital and one of them is understood to remain in a critical condition.
The incident occurred on the N87 near Black Ridge roundabout, just south of Ballyconnell town centre, at around 7.15pm on Tuesday evening.
The 12-year-old boy sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Temple Street Children's Hospital.
The older boy, aged in his teens, was taken to Cavan General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
It is understood a high-powered e-scooter was the only vehicle involved.
Today, gardaí issued an appeal for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
They particularly want to speak to any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, from the N87 near Black Ridge roundabout between 6.45pm and 7.15pm on Tuesday evening.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049 436 8800, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
Investigations are said to be ongoing.
