Two-year-old boy dies after being struck by a car in Rathkeale
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Two-year-old boy, Gardaí
Rathkeale, Co Limerick, Ireland
September 6, 2026
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A two-year-old boy died after being struck by a car in Rathkeale, Co Limerick. A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Gardaí are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses.
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