Woman, 70s, in serious condition after being struck by van

The woman is in Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar where she is in a serious but stable condition. Picture Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

A woman is in serious condition in hospital today after being struck by a van this morning.

The incident happened in Mountmellick, Co Laois at around 9am when a van collided with a pedestrian at O'Connell Square.