Gardaí in Waterford are appealing for witnesses to a serious road crash - which took place this afternoon.
An 81-year-old man was seriously injured when he was struck by a 4x4 vehicle on the Cork Road, in Waterford City while out walking at approximately 2.30pm.
He was taken by Ambulance to Waterford Regional Hospital where he is now believed to be in a critical condition.
The road is closed while Gardaí carry out a technical examination of the scene and diversions are in place.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station.