Cyclist in critical condition after being knocked down in the Midlands

A cyclist is described as being in a critical condition after being knocked down in the Midlands

The accident occurred on the Ballyfin Road in Portlaoise around 7pm on Thursday, December 30.

A male cyclist was knocked off his bike by a vehicle. The local man, aged in his 60s, suffered head injuries an is in a critical condition in hospital. Gardai described the incident as serious.

The road was closed to allow an investigation take place.