Two teenagers die after separate incidents in Dublin and Waterford

Girl (15) dies following injuries sustained in exercise event at equestrian centre in Dublin

Gardaí in Ballyfermot responded to a call at an equestrian centre at Tay Lane, Co Dublin.
Gardaí in Ballyfermot responded to a call at an equestrian centre at Tay Lane, Co Dublin.

Two teenagers have died after separate incidents in Dublin and Waterford on Wednesday.

Gardaí in Ballyfermot responded to a call at an equestrian centre at Tay Lane, Rathcoole, Co Dublin, at about 2pm.

Dublin Fire Brigade and the National Ambulance Service attended the scene and provided medical assistance to a 15-year-old girl who was injured during an exercise event.

She was taken to Crumlin children’s hospital, where she later died.

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Gardaí said the coroner has been notified. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has also been notified and will carry out an examination on Thursday.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing. A file will be prepared for the Coroner’s Court.

Separately, gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a workplace accident in Dungarvan, Co Waterford on Wednesday afternoon.

A boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

The HSA has been notified and will carry out an investigation. A file will be prepared for the coroner.

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Colin Gleeson

Colin Gleeson

Colin Gleeson is an Irish Times reporter