Gardai are appealing for witnesses to a hit and run that happened in Dublin earlier today.

It is believed that the luggage door of a coach hit three pedestrians - one woman and two men - at Lincoln Place at around 3.10pm this afternoon.

The injured female was taken to St James Hospital where her injuries are described as critical.

The two males were taken to St Vincent's University Hospital with non life threatening injuries

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pearse St Garda Station on 01-666-9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda Station.