Baby dies in West Tipp tragedy

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Residents of the West Tipperary village of Dundrum are coming to terms with the death of a young baby.

The 7 month old girl was found unresponsive in a car at around 1.30pm this afternoon near the O’Dwyer Steel plant.

It’s understood she may have been in the car for a number of hours.

The baby was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick where she later passed away.

Gardaí are investigating but it’s understood the death was a tragic accident.