Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle

A WOMAN pedestrian received serious injuries this evening (Thursday) when she was struck by a vehicle on the N60 near Castlebar.

The accident occurred around 5.30 p.m. near the entrance to Breaffy House Resort.

The injured woman was rushed by ambulance to Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar where her condition is said to be critical.

Traffic diversions are in place following the impact as gardaí carry out a technical examination of the vehicle involved and the crash scene.

The road is closed between Kilkenny Cross, on the outskirts of Castlebar, and the village of Manulla.

Gardaí at Castlebar - (094) 902222 - are seeking witnesses.