Woman critically injured when struck after getting off bus in Ballinteer

A woman in her 70s is in a critical condition after being struck by a motorcycle in south Dublin.

The incident occurred on Ballinteer Avenue at about 7.45pm on Monday when the woman alighted from a bus.

It is understood she was attempting to cross the road when the collision occurred.

She was taken by ambulance to St James’s Hospital and has since been transferred to Beaumont. Her condition was described by gardaí as critical.

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The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.

The scene was examined by Garda forensic collision investigators and enquiries are ongoing.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses and anyone with information is asked to contact Dundrum Garda station 01-6665600 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.