A 13-year-old girl has died following a tragic incident involving a vehicle at a sporting event in Enniskeane, Co. Cork, on Sunday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 3.30pm on 4th May. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, but sadly the teenage girl, who was driving the vehicle at the time, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her body has been taken to Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be conducted in due course.

Gardaí have preserved the scene for technical examination as investigations into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident continue.

Authorities are now appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone who attended the event between 3pm and 4pm and may have camera footage. This footage could prove crucial to the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Bandon Garda Station on (023) 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Due to the sensitive nature of this incident involving a minor, the Gardaí have requested that all reporting on this case be handled with appropriate sensitivity.

The local community in Enniskeane and surrounding areas in West Cork are said to be deeply shocked by the tragedy. As this is a developing story, further details may emerge as the investigation progresses.