An elderly woman has been seriously injured after being knocked down in Buncrana this afternoon.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and a section of St. Oran’s Road, between Lower Main Street and the St. Mary’s Road junction, has been closed as a result.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision.
They say the emergency services responded to a report of an incident involving a car and two pedestrians, that occurred at the junction of Lower Main Street and St Orans Road, at approximately 2.20pm.
One of the pedestrians, a woman aged in her 80’s, is receiving treatment in Letterkenny University Hospital.
The scene has been preserved for technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.
The road is currently closed, and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Those with camera footage, including motorists with dash-cam, from the area, between 2pm and 3pm on Tuesday 14th January 2025, are asked to provide it to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074 932 0540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Gardaí say the road will remain closed for a period of time.
Motorists are asked to please use an alternative route.
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