A woman in her 30s is in serious condition after being hit by a tractor in Co Monaghan on Wednesday.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene of the serious road traffic collision on the Main Street in Carrickmacross at around 5.55pm.
Upon arrival emergency personnel found a female pedestrian was seriously injured.
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She was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where she is currently receiving treatment.
The driver of the tractor was uninjured.
Gardai have closed the Main Street of Carrickmacross and local diversions are in place.
A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Carrickmacross were alerted to a serious RTC on Main Street, Carrickmacross on Wednesday evening, 9th November, 2022 at approximately 5.55p.m.
“A tractor struck a female pedestrian (early 30s) who was seriously injured and taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where she is currently receiving treatment.
“The driver of the tractor was uninjured.
“The Main Street of Carrickmacross is currently closed and local diversions are in place.”
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