The incident occurred on Friday afternoon.

A male infant child has been killed following a road traffic collision in Limerick. Gardaí were called to the scene of a serious road traffic incident involving two cars that took place at approximately 2pm today (Friday 6 September) at Knocknacarrga in Cappamore, Limerick. A male infant child was airlifted from the scene to Cork University Hospital in a serious condition while a female driver in her early 20s was taken to Cork University Hospital with serious head injuries. Another female driver in her late 20s was taken to University Hospital Limerick as a precaution. The male infant child has since passed away. The female in her 20s remains in a serious condition. The road remains closed with diversions in place. Forensic Collision Investigators are at the scene. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses who were travelling at approximately 2pm at Knocknacarrga in Cappamore in Limerick, particularly any motorists who were travelling in the area and may have dashcam footage, to contact Bruff Garda Station on 061 382947 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.