Gardai have launched an investigation after a teenager was left fighting for his life when hit by a car out training
A teenage cyclist was hit by a car while out on his bike last night in Co Clare and was subsequently airlifted to hospital in Cork.
It is understood the 14-year-old boy was cycling along the R-462 Cratloe to Sixmilebridge road when he was involved in a collision with a car at around 6.20pm.
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The boy was initially treated at the scene but was later airlifted to Cork University Hospital by the Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard search and rescue helicopter.
The road was closed after the incidence but was reopened forensic examination.
Gardaí at Shannon are investigating the incident and appealed for witnesses to contact them on 061 365900.
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