A woman has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in Dundalk, County Louth.

Gardaí were alerted to the incident shortly after 1pm yesterday, Dublin 15th, on the Armagh Road (R177) at the junction with the Toberona Road.

A woman in her 70s was driving a car that was hit by an SUV, which resulted in serious injuries.

The two occupants of the allegedly stolen SUV fled the scene on foot and have yet to come forward.

Investigating Gardaí have conducted a technical examination of the scene and both vehicles involved.

They are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to come forward.

Investigations are ongoing.

Gardai at the scene of a road crash at the Ballynacarry Bridge on the N53, Co Monaghan. December 1, 2022. Image: Liam McBurney/Alamy