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Edenderry Horror: Fire Claims Boy and Woman, Another Injured
7 Dec
Summary
- A young boy and a woman in her 60s died in the house fire.
- Another woman, in her 50s, sustained serious injuries.
- Authorities are investigating the fatal house fire incident.
A tragedy unfolded in Edenderry on Saturday evening when a house fire claimed the lives of a young boy and a woman in her sixties. The fire, which broke out at a home in Castleview Park, also resulted in serious injuries for another woman. Emergency services responded to the scene around 7:45 PM, and the fire was extinguished by the local fire service.
The injured woman, identified as being in her 50s, was transported to a hospital in the Midlands for treatment. Authorities confirmed the two fatalities on Sunday morning, stating that post-mortem examinations are being arranged for the deceased. The site of the fire has been secured and will be subjected to detailed technical and forensic investigations.
An Garda Síochána in Tullamore are leading the investigation into the fatal incident. They are urging anyone who may have witnessed any part of the event or has information that could assist their inquiries to come forward. The circumstances surrounding the fire are currently under active investigation.
