'It is a devastating thing to happen': Toddler dies after being hit by car in Skibbereen driveway

18-month-old boy died after being hit by a vehicle in the driveway of a house

The toddler, understood to be aged around 18 months, was pronounced dead at Cork University Hospital. 

Prayers were offered at a Mass in Skibbereen this morning for a toddler who died yesterday evening after he was struck by a car in the driveway of a house in the Tralispean area of the West Cork town.

The accident occurred shortly after 5pm. The toddler, who has yet to be named, was transferred by ambulance to Cork University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A post-mortem is due to take place today.  The Coroner was notified and an inquest will be heard in due course.