A 12-year-old boy has died after the car he was in was struck by a train on Thursday night in Co Mayo, Ireland, police have said.
The line between Westport and Athlone was closed after the incident until further notice.
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Iarnród Éireann said “significant disruption” was expected, with bus transfers operating this morning.
In a post on social media platform X, it said: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by today’s incidents.
They added: “We’ll continue to do our best to provide clear and timely updates as info becomes available.
“A sincere thank you to all passengers/staff for your patience, understanding and cooperation during this challenging day.”
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