Gardaí have launched an investigation, and are appealing for witnesses, after a cyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a driver in a car on Sunday afternoon.
The injured cyclist, a woman in her 70s, was taken from the crash scene in Co Sligo to hospital on Sunday afternoon.
In a brief statement on the incident Garda Headquarters in Dublin said local gardaí in Sligo were appealing for witnesses after the crash on the N4 at Collooney roundabout in Sligo.
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"The collision occurred at around midday. The cyclist, a woman aged in her 70s, was later taken to Sligo University Hospital where she is continuing to receive treatment for serious injuries," the statement from the gardaí added.
"A technical examination of the scene is currently underway and the road remains closed at this time. Diversions are in place."
Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to the crash to come forward or any road users who may have video footage of the incident to make it available to them.
Gardaí can be contacted at Sligo Garda Station on 071 915 7000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
