Cyclist seriously injured following hit-and-run in Co Louth

Gardaí are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

A cyclist has been seriously injured following a hit-and-run in Co Louth.

The man, aged in his 40s, was struck by a vehicle on the R132 near Whitehouse Cross in Dromiskin at around 6.25pm on Monday.

The cyclist was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda to be treated for serious injuries.

The vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene and the driver has yet to come forward.

The scene remains closed. A technical examination will be carried out and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

A Garda spokesperson said: "Road users who may have dash-cam footage of the incident from 6.15pm to 6.45pm or were travelling on the Old Dublin Road between Castlebellingham and Dundalk are also urged to contact Gardaí.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."