Stock image
An elderly pedestrian has been critically injured following a road traffic collision in Co Longford.
The incident, which involved the pedestrian, a man aged in his 80s, and a car, occurred on Earl Street on Tuesday morning.
At around 10am, gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the collision.
The man was then airlifted to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, where he remains in a critical condition.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and were travelling in the area between 9.45am and 10:15am on Tuesday 28th April 2026 are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Longford Garda Station on 043 3350570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.