ALERT: Woman critically injured following 'serious injury incident' involving vehicle

A young woman is being treated in hospital after she sustained critical injuries in an incident in County Limerick.

Gardai have confirmed they are investigating what has been described as a "serious injuries incident" which happened this Saturday afternoon. 

In an update, they say a young woman - in her early 20s - was taken hospital by emergency services who attended the scene in the town of Rathkeale.

"Gardaí are currently at the scene of a serious incident involving a vehicle that occurred at the entrance of a private property in Rathkeale, County Limerick at approximately 12.15pm," said a garda spokesperson.

"A female pedestrian, aged in her 20s, was injured in the incident and has been conveyed to University Hospital Limerick, where she is currently in a critical condition," they added.

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According to a garda statement, the vehicle, a silver Ford Transit van, "failed to remain at the scene."

Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and who were in the area between 11.30am and 1pm this Saturday are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Any witnesses or anyone with information about the incident are asked to contact Rathkeale garda station on 069 63222, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.