A man in his 70s is being treated for serious injuries after he was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in Dublin on Wednesday.

Gardaí said it happened at the pedestrian traffic lights on the Leopardstown road at around 10:10pm.

He was taken to St.Vincent's University Hospital with what were described as life-threatening injuries.

Gardaí in Cabinteely are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 10pm and 10:20pm and who may have seen the incident to contact the,

They are particularly interested in talking to drivers who may have dash cam footage.