A serious traffic accident happened at a roundabout near Ballyconnell at 7.15 pm on Tuesday. Emergency services responded to the scene, where a male child sustained serious injuries and was transported to Temple Street Children's Hospital. A teenage male was also injured, but his injuries are classified as non-life-threatening, and he was taken to Cavan General Hospital. The road remains closed for a technical examination, with diversions in place, and investigations are ongoing as local authorities advised the public to avoid the area.
"The road is closed for technical examination, with local diversions in place," they said.
"A male child was conveyed to Temple Street Children's Hospital for treatment of serious injuries."
"A male teen was conveyed to Cavan General Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time."
"Following a traffic accident at the roundabout on the approach to Ballyconnell, the N87 is currently closed temporarily."
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