Man in critical condition and girl hospitalised after being struck by car in Mayo
James Cox
A man, aged in his 40s, is in critical condition and a girl is receiving hospital treatment after they were struck by a car in Co Mayo.
The pedestrians were hit by a car on Lord Edward Street in Ballina, Co Mayo, on Tuesday.
The man is currently in a critical condition at Mayo University Hospital.
The girl is also receiving treatment. Her injuries are understood to not be life-threatening.
The road is currently closed with local diversions in place. An examination by Garda forensic collision investigators will take place this morning.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and who were travelling in the area at the time, are asked to make this footage available to gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station 096 20560 or any Garda station.
