Woman critically injured after being struck by lorry in Donegal

Stephen Maguire

A woman has been critically injured after she was struck by a lorry in Co Donegal on Friday afternoon.

The victim, who was a pedestrian, was struck by the truck at Station Roundabout in Letterkenny shortly after 3pm.

A Garda forensic team is expected at the scene shortly.

The road will remain closed until Saturday afternoon as a full investigation into the incident takes place.

The woman was rushed to nearby Letterkenny University Hospital, where her injuries are understood to be very serious.

Gardaí remain at the scene and are directing traffic on what is one of Co Donegal's busiest roundabouts, serving five different roads.

A Garda spokesperson said, “Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry at Station Roundabout, Port Road, Letterkenny.

“The pedestrian, an adult female, has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The scene is currently preserved, and local traffic diversions are in place.”

Donegal County Council has also issued a road warning advising people to expect delays.