Pedestrian critical in Co Cork

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a pedestrian hit by a car in Co Cork was left critically ill in hospital.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a pedestrian hit by a car in Co Cork was left critically ill in hospital.

The man was crossing the eastbound part of the dual carriageway on the N25 at Knockgriffin near Waterock Cross yesterday when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle.

He is currently in a critical condition at Cork University Hospital, a Garda spokesman said.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident has been asked to contact Midleton Garda station on 021-4621550, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.