Teenager dies following tractor crash

A teenager has died in North Offaly after the tractor he was driving crashed last night.

Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted shortly after 11pm (Thursday, May 5) after a tractor left the road and entered a deep drain at Black Castle Bog, Clonmore, near Rhode.

The driver of the tractor, a male aged in his teens, was fatally injured in the crash. His remains were removed from the scene to Tullamore Hospital.

The road is currently closed at the scene for examination by Garda forensic collision investigators and the local coroner has been notified.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station 057 932 7600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.