Appeal for witnesses after woman found in critical condition in Mayo

Woman, aged in her 50s, found by a passerby on N5 at Cloggernagh, Islandeady

A Garda road closure close to the scene near Aclint Bridge in Ardee, Co Louth, after three women were killed and two men seriously injured in a road accident involving three cars. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday July 21, 2017. Gardai said one woman, aged 39, was driving one of the cars, and the two other women, aged 69 and 37, were passengers. See PA story ACCIDENT Deaths Ireland. Photo credit should read: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
A Garda spokesperson said the cause of her injuries is unexplained and the scene has been preserved for forensic examination. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

A woman is in a critical condition in Mayo after being found on the side of the road with extensive but unexplained injuries.

The woman, who is in her 50s, was found unconscious on the N5 near Cloggernagh, Islaneady at about 4am on Sunday.

She was taken by ambulance to Mayo University Hopsital where she remains in a serious condition.

“The cause of her injuries is unexplained at this time and the scene is preserved for forensic examination,” the Garda said in a statement. One possibility being examined is the woman was the victim of a hit and run, a source said.

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The incident is being investigated by gardaí from Castlebar who are appealing for witness.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlebar Garda station on 094 90308200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

In particular, investigators are appealing for motorists with camera footage, including dashcams, to come who were in the area at the time to come forward.

Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher is Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times