Man (80s) hospitalised after being struck by bus in Bray

A man, aged in his 80s, is being treated for serious injuries after he was struck by a bus in Bray, Co Wicklow, on Thursday evening
Man (80s) hospitalised after being struck by bus in Bray

James Cox

A man, aged in his 80s, is being treated for serious injuries after he was struck by a bus in Bray, Co Wicklow, on Thursday evening.

The collision occurred on Station Road shortly before 6pm.

The male pedestrian, aged in his 80s, was taken to St Vincent’s University Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

The road remains closed pending an examination by forensic collision investigators.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users and pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were in the area between 5.40pm and 6.10pm are asked to make it available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bray Garda Station on (01) 666 5300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing, gardaí said.

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