Serious accident occurs at Balloor in Castlebar

A SERIOUS accident has occurred near the entrance to the Balloor Road, off Breaffy Road in Castlebar.

An Garda Siochana and members of the emergency services are at the scene.

Traffic diversions are in place and there is currently a back-up of vehicles at Breaffy Road.

It is understood a pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle and was removed to Mayo University Hospital, but the injuries are not life-threatening. 

No other details are available at this time.