Pedestrian seriously injured in Muff road collision

Diversions remained in place on Sunday morning after a man was left seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Muff on Saturday evening.

The incident happened shortly before 8pm on the village's Main Street, where a pedestrian was struck by a car while crossing the road.

The injured man, who is understood to be in his late 50s and from the local area, was taken by ambulance to Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry.

His condition is understood to be serious.

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Gardaí closed the road at the scene to facilitate a full forensic examination as part of their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Motorists have been asked to avoid the area while the road closure remained in place.

Local Sinn Féin COuincillor Terry Crossan posted on Sunday morning: “Diversions are sill in place in Muff following a serious Road Traffic Accident In which a pedestrian was seriously injured. Gardaí investigations are ongoing so please avoid if possible and follow the diversion signs . Exercise care on the minor diversion roads.”

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