A man is in a critical condition after being struck by a truck in Galway city centre.
The collision involving a pedestrian and a truck happened on Prospect Hill at around 10am on Wednesday.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the pedestrian - a man aged in his 70s - was taken to University Hospital Galway where he is understood to be in a critical condition.
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The area where the collision happened has been sealed off while a Garda forensic collision investigation takes place. Traffic diversions are in place.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
A spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Galway city this morning, Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
“The road at the site of the collision is currently closed pending examination by Garda forensic collision investigators and traffic diversions are in place.
“Gardai in Galway are appealing for witnesses to come forward and to those with camera footage (including dash-cam) to make it available to them.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Galway Street Garda Station on 091 538 000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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