Man, 40s, critically injured in Waterford hit-and-run 

A male pedestrian, aged in his 40s, sustained serious injuries in the crash. 

Anyone with information should contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. File Picture Colin Keegan/ Collins 

Gardaí in Waterford are appealing for witnesses to hit-and-run incident which left a man in his 40s in a critical condition in hospital. 

The crash happened when a car struck a pedestrian at the junction of The Glen and Ballybricken at approximately 11.45am. 

The car involved failed to remain at the scene of the accident.

The male pedestrian, aged in his 40s, sustained serious injuries in the crash. He has been taken to Cork University Hospital where his condition is described as critical.

The Glen and Ballybricken roads are currently closed pending an examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested. Local diversions have also been put in place.

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses. 

Any road users and pedestrians who were in The Glen, Ballybricken and surrounding areas this morning between 11.00am and midday and who noticed any unusual activity have been asked to contact investigating gardaí.

Anyone with camera footage, including dash cam, of this area at the time in question has been asked to make this available.

Anyone with information should contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.