Pedestrian critical after being hit by a van in Carlow town this morning

A man has been taken to hospital in a criticial condition after being hit by a van this morning.

It happened at Hanover behind the Old Penneys Carpark shortly after 5am

The road was closed off for an examination with diversions in place but reopened just before midday.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who might have been in the area to contact them in Carlow town on  059 9136620.