Woman critical after Limerick hit and run

A woman in her 20s has been injured in a hit and run involving a van at the entrance of a private property in Rathkeale, Co Limerick at approximately 12.15pm.

She was brought to University Hospital Limerick, where she is currently in a critical condition.

The vehicle, a silver Ford Transit van failed to remain at the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

"Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were in the area between 11:30am and 1:00pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí," they said in a statement.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Rathkeale Garda Station on 069 63222, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."