Cyclist critically injured in serious Mayo traffic incident

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic incident which occurred on the N17 in Mayo today.

The incident happened on the road between the airport and Charlestown.

A cyclist, aged in his 60s, was found with life-threatening injuries at around 12:20 p.m. and was brought by ambulance to hospital.

A technical examination is due to be carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and a stop/go system is in place on the road.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users who were on the N17 between the airport and Charlestown between 11:45 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Swinford Garda Station on 09492 52990, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.