A driver was arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a hit-and-run incident in Carlow this week.
It happened in Borris shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday evening as a pedestrian got out of his car in the town and was struck by a passing van.
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He was taken to hospital with significant injuries.
About two hours later, Gardaí made an arrest on suspicion of drink driving.
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An appeal has been made for anyone who witnessed the event to come forward.
