Tributes paid to 13-year-old girl who died in West Cork racing accident

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A 13-year-old girl who died in a crash whilst she was competing in an auto grass racing event at the Castletown Kennigh track in Enniskean, Co. Cork yesterday has been named locally as Lauren O’Brien of Knockane, Terelton. Picture: McEgan College/Facebook

A 13-year-old girl who died in a crash whilst she was competing in an auto grass racing event at the Castletown Kennigh track in Enniskean, Co. Cork yesterday has been named locally as Lauren O’Brien of Knockane, Terelton. Picture: McEgan College/Facebook

The family of a 13-year-old girl who died in a crash at an autograss racing event have thanked all those who rushed to her assistance when tragedy struck.

Lauren O’Brien of Knockane, Terelton, Co Cork, was pronounced dead at the Castletown Kenneigh track in Enniskean, West Cork, on Sunday afternoon.

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