Pedestrian in her 80s hospitalised after Donegal crash

One of two pedestrians involved in the collision, a woman in her 80s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where she is receiving treatment.

A pedestrian, aged in her 80s, has been hospitalised following a collision in Co Donegal on Tuesday.

The crash, involving a car and two pedestrians, occurred at the junction of Lower Main St and St Oran's Rd at around 2.20pm today, Tuesday.

One of the pedestrians, a woman in her 80s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where she is receiving treatment.

The scene has been preserved for technical examination by forensic collision investigators.

The road is currently closed, and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: "Those with camera footage, including motorists with dashcam from the area, between 2pm and 3pm on Tuesday 14th January 2025, are asked to provide it to investigating gardaí.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074 9320540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111, or any garda station."