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A woman walking in Portarlington town was hospitalised after she was hit by a car over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The collision took place at Kilmalogue Cross on Monday evening, February 3, at about 7.45pm.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg.
Gardaí and an ambulance attended the scene, where the driver of the car remained and was "fully cooperative" according to a spokesperson for Laois Offaly Garda division, speaking to the Leinster Express / Laois Live.
The incident is under investigation by the Gardaí. They appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.
Portarlington Garda Station can be reached on 057 8623112 or call the Divisional headquarters in Portlaoise at 8674122.
The Abbeyleix Road in Portlaoise on Tuesday during the fuel price protest.
The 2022 Forest Fest Main Stage.
Pictured: a rendering of the proposed development. Source: Laois County Council planning
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