A full forensic examination of the scene has been completed, gardaí said. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Wed Aug 12 2026 - 10:18 • 1 MIN READA boy has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after his bicycle was involved in a crash with a tractor in Co Clare.The incident occurred on the L8192 in Bealkelly, Ogonnelloe, at about 6pm on Monday. Units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Scarriff station responded to the incident. Ambulance paramedics and gardaí also attended.The boy sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Galway University Hospital before being transferred to Crumlin children’s hospital.A full forensic examination of the scene has been completed, gardaí said.Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to dateSign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phoneListen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matterIN THIS SECTION