17-year-old boy, taken to hospital after being run over in a morning incident

A boy was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car early Wednesday morning.

The 17-year-old was hit by the car at approximately 1.50am on the R132 in Mooretown near Castlebellingham in Louth.

Gardai said the boy was taken to hospital after the incident.

A Garda spokesperson said: “ At approximately 1.50am on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, Gardaí attended the scene of a serious traffic collision involving a car and a 17-year-old male pedestrian on the R132 in Mooretown near of Castlebellingham.

“They took him by ambulance to the Hospital Nuestra Señora de Lourdes. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

“Witnesses are asked to contact the Ardee station on 041 685 3222 or the confidential Garda line 1800 666 111.”