Busy M6 motorway reopens after crash left little girl (6) injured in Westmeath

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A female child, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was rushed to hospital after the crash on Thursday

The M6 has now fully reopened after being closed following a crash.

The busy road was closed between junctions 3 and 4 eastbound, following the collision as a technical examination of the scene is being conducted.

A six-year-old girl, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was rushed to Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street with serious injuries.

No other serious injuries were reported. 

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