Two women aged in their lates 60s and 70s were hospitalised after a terrifying hit and run in Tipperary on Monday night.
The shocking incident saw two women being struck by a white van while out walking in the townland of Tinvane, Carrick-On-Suir.
The van then hit a ditch and the driver ran from the scene in the direction of Piltown Road.
Both women were taken to Waterford Hospital where their injuries are said to be non-life threatening.
Now Gardai are appealing for anyone who may have information to come forward.
A garda spokeswoman said: "Gardaí are appealing for information following a hit and run road traffic collision that occurred in the townland of Tinvane, Carrick-On-Suir, Tipperary last night Monday 5th July, 2021.
"At approximately 9p.m. two women (late 60s & 70 years) were struck by a van while out walking. The vehicle then collided with the ditch and came to a stop.
"The driver of the vehicle ran away from the scene in the direction of the Piltown Road. The two women were taken to Waterford Hospital by ambulance to be treated for their injuries. Their injuries are not life threatening.
"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, anyone who was in the area or travelling in the townland of Tinvane, Carrick-On-Suir at the time of the collision or prior to it, that can assist with any information. They particularly are appealing to motorists with dash cam footage of the incident to make it available to them.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station 052-6177640, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."
