Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car on Shandon Street

A person has been taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Cork city this afternoon.

The incident occurred shortly before 3pm today on Shandon Street.

Gardaí and ambulance crews were at the scene.

In a statement Gardaí said:

"Shortly before 3pm there was a collision between a pedestrian and a car on Shandon Street in Cork City. 

"Pedestrian taken to hospital as a precaution."