Man in 80s airlifted to hospital after being hit by car in Loingford

CO LONGFORD, Ireland - A man in his 80s remains in critical condition after being struck by a car on Tuesday morning.

Emergency services were called to a scene at Earl Street in Longford around 10:00 am Tuesday. The elderly man was treated on site by medics before being airlifted to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin with serious injuries.

Gardai have opened an investigation into the tragedy and have appealed for witnesses.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Longford Garda Station on 043 3350570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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