Number of teenagers struck by car in Dún Laoghaire in critical condition, gardaí say

LAST UPDATE | 3 hrs ago

SEVEN TEENAGERS ARE receiving treatment tonight in children’s hospitals across Dublin after a car struck a group of pedestrians on Oliver Plunkett Road, Dún Laoghaire.

It happened at around 3pm in the south Co Dublin suburb.

In an update on the crash issued shortly after 9pm, a Garda spokesperson said six pedestrians had been struck by the car – three boys and three girls, all aged between 13 and 15.

“Three of the pedestrians have been taken to Children’s Health Ireland Temple Street and three have been brought to Children’s Health Ireland Crumlin to be treated for a range of injuries, some critical,” tonight’s statement said.

“One male teenager, aged 15, who witnessed the scene was taken to Children’s Health Ireland Tallaght for medical attention.”

The female driver, aged in her 40s, also remains in hospital receiving medical attention.

Gardaí are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision

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Sources have told The Journal that the driver may have been experiencing a medical episode when the crash happened.

A number of Garda family liaison officers have been appointed to support the relatives of those involved in the collision.

The road remains closed, and a senior investigating officer has been appointed, working from Dún Laoghaire Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Tonight’s statement added:

“A dark brown Nissan X-Trail travelled from the Kill Avenue direction onto Oliver Plunkett Road. Anyone who observed this vehicle between 2.45pm and 3.15pm is also asked to speak to investigating Gardaí.”

Local Fine Gael councillor Dan Carson said earlier that he was “shocked and saddened” to hear about the incident.

“My thoughts are with the first responders currently on scene, and the families of those affected,” he said.