Man critical following fall from e-scooter in Castlebar

The victim was rushed to Mayo University Hospital after being treated at the scene at Spencer Street.

A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a fall from an electric scooter in Castlebar on Monday afternoon. Stock photograph

Tom Shiel

Tue Dec 12 2023 - 11:02

A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a fall from an e-scooter in Castlebar on Monday afternoon.

The victim was rushed to Mayo University Hospital after being treated at the scene at Spencer Street.

Spencer Street was closed for a time following the incident but has since re-opened.

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The victim, who is in his fifties and has an address in Castlebar, is being treated in the intensive care unit of Mayo University Hospital.

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Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

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