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The collision happened on Earl Street in Longford town at around 10am this morning. Google Streetview

Pedestrian (80s) in critical condition after being struck by a car in Longford

The man was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

A PEDESTRIAN IN his 80s is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Co Longford. 

The collision happened at Earl Street in Longford town at around 10am this morning. 

The man was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin to be treated for serious injuries. His condition remains critical. 

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

They are particularly appealing to any road users who were travelling in the area between 9.45am and 10.15am this morning and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage, to make this footage available to them. 

Anyone with 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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