Woman (60s) seriously injured after being hit by truck in Gorey Co Wexford
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision at around 10.45am.
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The woman was brought to St Vincent's University Hospital for treatment of her injuries.
The road was closed for a time but has since reopened.
Investigations are ongoing, a garda statement said.
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