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Coolock

Six-year-old girl in serious condition after hit-and-run

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A 6-YEAR-OLD girl has been hit in a hit-and-run in Dublin tonight.

The girl has been taken to Temple Street Children’s Hospital where her condition is described as serious.

It happened on the Malahide Road, Coolock at around 7:45pm.

A dark coloured van hit the child at the pedestrian crossing on the inbound lane city side of the Darndale roundabout.

The van which has been described as old and dark coloured -possibly green- continued driving towards the city.

Gardai in Coolock are investigating and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the Gardai in Coolock on 01 6664200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Read: Gardaí appeal for information on Seoirse Mac Gabhann missing since yesterday>

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