Woman hospitalised following hit-and-run in Limerick

A WOMAN in her 50s is in hospital following a hit-and-run in Limerick city overnight.

One of the city centre's busiest thoroughfares, William Street was closed to traffic for a technical examination following the incident, which took place at approximately 12.30 this morning, but has since re-opened.

The woman was struck by a vehicle which gardaí say failed to remain at the scene, and was taken to University Hospital Limerick.

Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.

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The vehicle's driver failed to remain at the scene.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Gardai at Henry Street are investigating, and can be contacted at 061-212400.