Man hit by Luas in serious condition

A man is in a serious condition in Beaumont hospital with head injuries after being struck by a Luas on the red line last night…

A man is in a serious condition in Beaumont hospital with head injuries after being struck by a Luas on the red line last night.

The accident happened about 7.50pm on the red line between the Kingswood and Red Cow stops.

A spokeswoman for Veolia Transport said the Luas was heading towards Connolly station when the male pedestrian was struck.

He was taken to Tallaght hospital and later transferred to Beaumont.

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