Woman seriously injured after being hit by a scrambler near Luas stop in Dublin hit and run

The woman is currently in St. James Hospital with serious injuries.

A woman has been seriously injured after being hit by a scrambler near the Drimnagh Luas stop.

The person who was driving the off-road bike ended up in the canal before fleeing the scene.

The hit and run happened near the Drimnagh Luas stop on the Davitt Road at around 1.45pm yesterday.

The woman believed to be in her late 20s, was hit and upon impact, the bike and the young person driving it, went into the canal.

The driver managed to swim to the side of the waterway and fled the scene on another motorbike. The woman was taken to St. James Hospital with serious injuries.

Gardaí are appealing to witnesses to contact them. They are also asking road users who were in the area and who may have dash cam footage of the incident or at the time of the incident, to get in touch with Sundrive Road Garda Station on 01 - 6666600, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.