Woman in her 50s brought to Waterford University Hospital following road traffic crash in Carlow town

A woman has been taken to Waterford University Hospital following a road traffic crash in Carlow town this morning (Saturday).

The pedestrian who is aged in her 50s is understood to have been struck by a car at approximately 9am on Kennedy Street near the main Carlow Post Office.

Gardaí attended the scene and the woman was taken to the University Hospital in Waterford to be treated for her injuries.

UPDATE 12.45PM: While the full extent of the woman’s injuries are not yet known, KCLR News understands that she may have sustained some broken bones as a result of the collision, but that her injuries are not thought to be life threatening.