A teenage girl is in critical condition following an incident involving a car and two pedestrians in Clara, Co Offaly. The girl was treated at the scene and has been taken to Crumlin Hospital in Dublin.
The second pedestrian, a male also in his mid-teens, was brought to Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at a garda station in Co Offaly.
The incident occurred at 6.15 yesterday evening on the Tullamore Road in Clara.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and are asking any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage to make this available.
The appeal relates to the Tullamore Road, Frederick Street and Bridge Street areas of Clara.
The scene has been preserved for examination and local traffic diversions are in place.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on (057) 9327600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.