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Woman seriously injured after being hit by a car in Sligo

The collision happened shortly after 9am this morning.

A PEDESTRIAN IN her fifties has been seriously injured in a road collision in Co Sligo this morning. 

The incident occurred shortly after 9am on the Sligo Inner relief road (N4) when a car collided with the woman.

The female pedestrian, whose injuries are described as “serious”, was taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment.

The female driver of the car was uninjured in the collision. 

The two lanes on the southbound lane are currently closed and diversions are in place. 

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Sligo Garda station on 071 9157000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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    Mute ROINewsNow
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    Nov 23rd 2018, 6:33 PM

    She passed away. Rip.

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    Nov 23rd 2018, 1:22 PM

    This is just further proof that we need armed Gardaí out there. I really hope she pulls through.

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    Nov 23rd 2018, 1:26 PM

    @Steve Smith: why?

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    Nov 23rd 2018, 1:37 PM

    @Dave Thomas: The police could have stopped the car if they shot out the tyres thus preventing the collision.

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    Nov 23rd 2018, 1:40 PM

    @Steve Smith: wtf Steve. Bit of respect

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    Nov 23rd 2018, 1:42 PM

    @Steve Smith: what hell is wrong with you?

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    Nov 23rd 2018, 1:44 PM

    @Steve Smith: think you’ve been watching too many Die Hard movies its Sligo not East L.A.

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    Nov 23rd 2018, 2:34 PM

    @Steve Smith: Hilarious….

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    Nov 23rd 2018, 3:43 PM

    @Steve Smith: you’re not well..

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