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Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian struck at crossing in Limerick

Published 10:15 9 Mar 2021 GMT

Updated 10:23 9 Mar 2021 GMT

Alan Loughnane
Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian struck at crossing in Limerick

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An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has been notified of the incident.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Limerick between a car and a pedestrian. The collision occurred on the the Ballinacurra Road on Monday, 8 March around 11.20pm. The pedestrian, a man aged in his 20s, was on the pedestrian crossing when the collision took place. He was removed to University Hospital Limerick where he remains in a critical condition. An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) has been notified as the car involved in the collision had come to the attention of Gardaí. Local diversions are currently in place and a technical examination is now underway at the scene. Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this collision or who were in the Ballinacurra or Childers Road area between 11.15-11.30pm, particularly any road users who may have camera footage, to contact them. Anyone with information can contact Gardaí in Roxboro on 061 214340, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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