Boy (5) killed by car near home had spoken with father on phone just minutes before the tragedy
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Aaron Hussain, a young boy from Portlaoise, died after being struck by a car. Despite immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries, prompting shock and grief in his community. Aaron was a junior infant at the Educate Together school; his parents expressed profound loss on social media, announcing their business closure. In a separate incident, a man in his 20s also died after a quad collision. The ongoing tragedies highlight road safety concerns affecting local families deeply.
With deep sorrow, we share the heartbreaking loss of our little son, Aaron. Due to this, all appointments are cancelled until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. Rest in peace our little angel.
The news has left the Portlaoise community in shock and sadness, as Aaron was a beloved junior infants pupil at Educate Together school.
Gardaí and emergency services attended as the boy, who had just spoken to his father minutes before, was taken to Midland Regional Hospital.
A man in his 20s also died in a separate accident, highlighting ongoing concerns over road safety and the impact of such incidents on families.
Read at Irish Independent
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