Carlow Gardaí working to trace driver of jeep involved in hit and run

Gardaí in Carlow are working to trace the driver of a jeep involved in a hit and run at the weekend.

A father and daughter were injured in the incident which happened in the Urglin area of Rutland shortly before 8.30 on Saturday night.

The 59-year-old man was taken to hospital with a broken leg while his 23-year-old daughter suffered minor injuries.

Divisional Road Traffic Inspector, Anthony Farrell, says they are working with locals to try and track down who is responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Gardaí on 059 9136620.