The children, as young as 12 years old, were caught on the N56 at Gortahork in West Donegal as part of a local 'tractor run.'
Gardai in Co Donegal have been left shocked after finding a gang of local children driving tractors on an open road during a local event.
READ MORE: Inflight emergency sees Jet2 flight en route to Tenerife from UK diverted to Dublin Airport A Garda spokesperson said "Some of them couldn't reach the brake pedals nor did they have the strength to steer the tractors."Local Gardaí are now considering the consequences, and wish to thank all those who took part in the event and who were legally permitted to be on the roads.
"Organisers have a duty of care to the public, as do the Gardaí. Thanks to the local Gardaí for protecting the integrity of our roads network for all users.
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