Witness appeal after pedestrian injured in collision involving bus in Dublin city centre

The man, aged in his 80s, remains in serious condition in hospital
Witness appeal after pedestrian injured in collision involving bus in Dublin city centre

Muireann Duffy

An elderly man has been seriously injured following a collision involving a bus in Dublin city centre on Wednesday.

The male pedestrian, aged in his 80s, was injured at the junction of O'Connell Street and Abbey Street Lower at around midday on Wednesday.

He was treated at the scene before being taken to the Mater Hospital, where he remains in serious condition.

Gardaí said no other injuries were reported from the incident.

Investigating gardaí are urging anyone who was in the O'Connell Street/Abbey Street vicinity between 11.45am and 12.15pm on Wednesday to come forward, particularly those with camera (including dash-cam) footage.

Those with information are asked to contact Store Street Garda station on 01-666 8000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.

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