Gardai are appealing for witnesses after a young woman suffered "life-changing" injuries following a hit-and-run.
The horrible incident happened when the victim, aged 23, was hit by a car on Magazine Road, Co Cork, at 3.15am on Saturday morning.
Both emergency services and gardai attended the scene.
A garda spokesman said: "The injured female was taken to Cork University Hospital with serious life changing injuries.
"The vehicle involved was travelling from the Bandon Road onto Magazine Road and failed to remain at the scene.
"The vehicle involved is believed to be a dark coloured Volkswagen Polo which may have slight damage to the front and rear of the vehicle.
"Gardaí at Anglesea Street are appealing for the driver of the vehicle to come forward, they are also appealing to witnesses, those with video or dash cam footage or anyone information to contact them on 021 452 2000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
