Pedestrian in Offaly seriously injured after being struck by tractor

A pedestrian in Offaly has been seriously injured after being struck by a tractor.

Gardaí in Tullamore attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision that occurred in the townland of Cappincur, Tullamore, on Wednesday evening at approximately 6p.m.

A male pedestrian, aged in his 30s was seriously injured in a collision involving a tractor. The pedestrian was removed from the scene to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore in a serious condition. The male driver, aged in his 80s, of the tractor was uninjured. He was treated for shock at the scene.

The road was closed and local diversions put in place. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conducted a technical examination of the scene.

Anyone with information that can assist Gardaí can contact Tullamore Garda station, 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.