Gardai in New Ross are investigating an accident which occurred in Wellingtonbridge yesterday.
The accident in which an elderly pedestrian was struck by a car happened around 10am in The Willows housing estate. The woman was taken to Waterford University Hospital where she remains in a critical condition. Anybody with any information on the accident is asked to contact New Ross Gardai on 051 421204.
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