Update - Serious injury road traffic collision Co Westmeath 4th May 2012

Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M6 motorway this afternoon.

At approximately 2.30 pm a male, aged in his 30s, was seriously injured when he was struck by a passing lorry travelling eastbound on M6 between Junction 5 (Kilbeggan) and Junction 4 (Tyrrellspass).

The man was taken by ambulance to the Midland Regional Hospital at Tullamore.

Forensic collision investigators attended the scene and the M6 has now reopened to traffic.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilbeggan Garda Station 057 9332102, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

Garda Press Office