A four year old boy has been killed in a road crash in Limerick.
The two car collision happened at Patrickswell, Lough Gur at a quarter past one this afternoon.
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Eight others, including five children, who were traveling in the cars were also injured and are being treated at University Hospital Limerick.
The road is closed for a forensic examination and diversions are in place.
Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward.
