20-year-old man seriously injured after hit-and-run incident in Dublin

The incident occurred last night.

A 20-year-old man has been seriously injured after being hit by a car on Cork Street in Dublin.

The man was brought to St James’s Hospital after the hit-and-run incident, where his injuries are understood to be serious.

The incident occurred on Cork Street near the Coombe Hospital at around 10.15pm Emergency services arrived on the scene and the injured man was removed by ambulance to St James's Hospital.

Gardaí at Kevin Street are appealing for witnesses after the car involved failed to stop and continued travelling in the direction of Dolphin’s Barn.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing to the driver of the car to come forward.

They're also asking for witnesses or those with video or dashcam footage to contact them on 01 666 9400 or Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

The scene has been preserved for examination and local diversions are in place.