A five-year-old little one has died after being struck by a van in Co Londonderry.
Ollie Simmons-Watt is believed to have been on his bike when the one automobile collision occurred in Limavady on Thursday.
The kid was rushed to hospital following the incident which occurred at 3.40pm within the Irwin Avenue space.
Police are interesting for data.
PSNI sergeant Amanda McIvor stated: "It was reported shortly after 3.40pm that a van had struck a baby within the Irwin Avenue space.
"We imagine presently that Ollie was on his bike within the space on the time of the collision.
"Officers attended alongside colleagues from the Northern Eire Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance NI, and the boy was taken to hospital for therapy, however sadly died from his accidents.
"The street, which was closed for a time following the collision, has since re-opened.
"Our enquiries are persevering with, and we're interesting to anybody who might have witnessed the incident, or captured any sprint cam or different footage, to get in contact through 101, and quote reference quantity 1235 of 29/09/22"
SDLP MLA Cara Hunter stated the area people has been left heartbroken by the tragedy.
“The complete neighborhood in Limavady and everybody throughout East Derry are completely heartbroken on the tragic passing of Ollie Simmons-Watt," she stated.
“I can’t start to think about what his household are going by means of, however they've my deepest sympathies and I hope they'll take some consolation from the outpouring of help at this terrible time.”
The MLA described the shock that has rippled by means of the “very tight-knit” neighborhood which has been left “reeling”.
" I've little doubt that the area people will rally across the Simmons-Watt household of their hour of want and do all they will to assist as they arrive to phrases with this devastating loss," Ms Hunter added.
“I’d wish to thank the emergency providers, together with our ambulance and air ambulance employees who responded to this incident and would urge anybody with any details about what occurred to return ahead to police as quickly as doable to help with their investigation.”
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has additionally expressed sympathy to the household of the boy.
“The local people is in shock and heartbroken on the tragic demise of younger Ollie Simmons-Watt final night time,” she stated.
“My rapid ideas are with the little boy’s household at this very unhappy and troublesome time.
“I'd urge anybody with details about this collision to convey it ahead to the police.”