A toddler has died after being struck by a vehicle in Clough, County Down.
The girl, who was 23 months old, died after she was hit by a 4x4 vehicle on the Blackstaff Road at about 1715 BST on Saturday.
A woman who was with her was treated in hospital for a suspected broken arm and whiplash injuries.
The driver of the vehicle was treated for shock and whiplash injuries after the road accident.
SDLP councillor Patsy Toman said the girl's death was a "terrible tragedy".
"The people here in Ballykinler and the Clough area are completely stunned," he said.
"I talked to a lot of them this morning and they are just wondering why and how this could have happened.
"Unfortunately there are an awful lot of tragedies on our roads, but when a young child loses their life it is harder to deal with than normal road accidents and my sympathy is with all concerned".
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and have appealed for information.
