Gardai have appealed for information after a woman was found unconscious on a country road over the weekend.
The woman, who is in her 50s, was seriously ill in hospital last night after she was discovered in a road in Co Mayo in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Gardai said the woman was found with unexplained injuries on the N5 at Cloggernagh, Islaneady between Castlebar and Westport just after 4am.
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Sources say gardai were last night trying to establish how she suffered her injuries – but do not believe at this stage she was assaulted or was the victim of a hit and run.
She was being treated at Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar – where her condition was described as critical.
A Garda spokesman said yesterday that officers in Castlebar were appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.
He said: ”Gardaí at Castlebar are appealing for witnesses following the discovery of a woman with unexplained injuries in County Mayo on Sunday, 16th October, 2022.
“The woman, who is aged in her late 50s, was found unconscious by a passer-by shortly after 4am on the N5 at Cloggernagh, Islaneady.
“The cause of her injuries is unexplained at this time and the scene is preserved for forensic examination. Local traffic diversions are in place.
“Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses."
They are particularly appealing to motorists with camera footage (including dash-cam) who travelled through Islaneady on the N5 in the early hours this morning,.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlebar Garda Station on 094 90308200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
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