An off-duty garda was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident.
The Irish Mirror understands he was out cycling at around 7.15pm on Thursday on the R522 between Dromcolliher and Feohanagh near Newcastle West in Limerick when he was hit by a car.
The vehicle fled the scene as the injured man, in his 50s, was left on the roadside. He was airlifted to Cork University Hospital where he received treatment for very serious injuries. But it is understood he is stable.
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It is believed that the intervention of the first responding garda on the scene may have been life-saving.
A woman in her 20s was subsequently arrested in connection with the incident. She is being held under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Henry Street Garda Station.
A car understood to be involved in the incident was also seized for forensic examination.
A garda spokesman said: "The scene has been examined by Garda Forensic Collision investigators and the road has since reopened to traffic. Gardai are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
"Any road users who were travelling on the R522 between Dromcollogher and Feohanagh at the time of the incident with camera footage (including dash cam), is asked to make this available to investigating gardai.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station 061 212 400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing."
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