The father of a toddler who was left with serious injuries after a hit-and-run incident in Cork has expressed his thanks to the paramedics and neighbours "who went above and beyond" helping his son.
3-year-old Zac Higgins suffered serious injuries when he ran onto the road while playing with a ball near Castle Meadows on the Skehard Road in Mahon in Cork city at about 4pm yesterday.
He is currently in an induced coma at Temple Street Hospital in Dublin, with his parents Paul Higgins and his wife Aishling Sexton by his side.
In a Facebook post his father, Paul, thanked all those who had rushed to their assistance over the last twenty-four hours:
"I would like to thank everyone who sent well wishes today. After the longest four hours in the CUH our little warrior hit the road to Dublin by ambulance. He will love that when he wakes to hear it. He arrived at Temple Street Hospital straight for CT scan which showed good results so far.
"To see your child that way is the worst feeling I ever had in my life today. Special thanks to all our friends in Castlemeadows who went above and beyond."
Gardai have issued an appeal for information after the blue Mazda 6 he was struck by fled the scene.
Door to door enquiries are being conducted in the locality and relevant CCTV footage will be checked if available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Anglesea Street garda station on 021-4522000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111.
