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Pedestrian (21) in critical condition after being hit by a car in Offaly

The collision happened in Tullamore at approximately 4am this morning with the man suffering serious injuries.

A 21-YEAR-OLD man is in critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Offaly early this morning.

The collision between the car and the pedestrian happened on Church Road, Tullamore at approximately 4am this morning.

The man was seriously injured after he was struck by the car and was brought to the Midlands Regional Hospital before being later transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.

The road is currently closed to motorists and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the collision to contact them at Tullamore Garda station on 057-9327600 or via the Garda confidential line at 1800 666 111.

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    Mute Marilyn Maroney
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    Oct 12th 2013, 1:06 PM

    I don’t see hit and “run”, only that someone was hit by a car

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    Oct 12th 2013, 12:59 PM

    Hit and runs are the most cowardly and inhuman things you can do. I hope they find the person who left this man like a dog in the street.

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    Oct 12th 2013, 1:14 PM

    Didn’t mention hit and run

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    Oct 12th 2013, 1:18 PM

    Parmenides

    How about reading the article before condemning the driver.

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    Oct 12th 2013, 1:55 PM

    Reading the article helps before you have a whinge Nev.

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    Oct 13th 2013, 7:38 PM

    It was not a hit and run ,

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