A 15-year-old teenager is fighting for his life this evening after being struck by a truck in Portlaoise.
The incident happened near Junction 17 on the M7 near Portlaoise.
The teenager was rushed to Tallaght Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
Gardai are asking any witnesses to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 – 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.