A woman in her 70s was taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Ballina yesterday evening.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at O’Rahilly Street, Ballina shortly after 4pm yesterday after a pedestrian was struck by a car.

The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was taken to Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar.

Her injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Witnesses are asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560.