THE devastated mum of a five-year-old boy who died after being hit by a car over the weekend has paid tribute to her “little angel”.
Aaron Hussain was hit by a car not far from his home in the Kilminchy area of Portlaoise, Co Laois at around 4:20pm on Saturday afternoon.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene and the youngster was taken to the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.
His injuries proved to be fatal and Aaron was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
The driver of the car involved in the incident, a woman in her 40s, was not injured.
Aaron was a junior infant pupil in the Educate Together school in Portlaoise and the son of Tauqir Hussain, who is involved in a local barber shop, and Irina Novikova who runs a beauty studio.
In an emotional tribute to her little boy yesterday, Irina revealed her heartbreaking loss and told clients that her business will be closed for the time being.
The doting mum said: “With deep sorrow, we share the heartbreaking loss of our little son, Aaron.
“Due to this, all appointments are canceled until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. Rest in peace our little angel.”
The community has been left devastated by the tragedy and locals are said to be comforting Aaron’s parents at this tough time.
Family friend, businessman and former local election candidate Naeem Iqbal said: “We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Aaron Hussain. May Allah (SWT) give patience and strength to his family during this difficult time.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to his loved ones, Father May Allah (SWT) shower him with mercy and grant his family peace and comfort.”
A post-mortem examination is due to take place today and the young boy is expected to be laid to rest later this week.
A technical examination of the scene was carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators on Sunday morning.
Gardai have urged anyone who may have information on or who witnessed the collision to come forward.
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A garda spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois between 4:00pm and 5:00pm this afternoon are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
Separately, a man aged in his 70s has died after being hit by a car in Co Laois just one day after Aaron sadly passed away.
The collision took place at around 10:45pm on the N80 road at Crannagh in Stradbally, Co Laois last night.
His body was removed to Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise and gardai confirmed that a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
The driver of the car, a woman aged in her 30s, was not injured in the crash.
