A 9-year-old girl has died in a road collision in Co Galway

A young girl has died and a boy has been seriously injured after a road collision in Co Galway this morning.

The 9-year-old girl and the boy, aged 7, were cycling when they were involved in a collision with a car on the Ballinasloe to Ahascragh Road around 11.55am this morning. Both children were taken to Portiuncula Hospital where the 9-year-old girl was later pronounced dead. The 7 year old boy remains in a serious condition. The road is currently closed for a forensic examination. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 0909 631890.