Child suffering 'serious' injuries after being knocked down by car in Kerry

The boy was struck on Bridge Street in Listowel this evening 

The road is currently closed and diversions are in place.

A child is being treated for "serious" injuries after he was knocked down by a car in County Kerry this evening.

The boy, who is believed to be 10 years-old, was struck on Bridge Street in Listowel at approximately 7pm this evening.