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Irish Mirror
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William Dunne

Gardai appeal as woman, 24, in critical condition after being hit by truck near Dunleer, Co Louth

A young woman is in a critical condition after being hit by a truck in Co Louth.

The woman, 24, was rushed to hospital after the collision which happened at around 3.30pm on Monday at Mullary, Dunleer.

She was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda but has since been transferred to Beaumont Hospital.

Gardai are now appealing for witnesses and to those who may have dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.

A spokeswoman said: "Gardaí in Drogheda are appealing for witnesses in relation to a serious road traffic collision that occurred at Mullary, Dunleer at approximately 3.30p.m. on Monday afternoon, 18th November, 2019.

Drogheda Garda station, Co Louth (Google Maps)

"A female pedestrian (24years) was struck by a truck as she crossed the road. She was removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda but has since been transferred to Beaumont Hospital where her condition is described as critical. The truck driver was uninjured.

"Gardaí are appealing to any motorists who may have travelled on the road, which is the R132 (old Drogheda to Dunleer Road), to any motorist who may have dashcam footage of the incident or any witnesses to the collision to contact them at Drogheda Garda station on 041 - 9874200, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."

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