Teen boy in critical condition after crash involving e-bike in Portlaoise

A BOY IN his early teens is in a critical condition in CHI Temple Street following a crash in Portlaoise involving an e-bike. 

Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident on the N80, Stradbally road,  shortly after 11pm on Saturday.

The injured boy was a passenger. The driver, an adult male in his late teens, received a medical assessment on the scene. 

Advertisement

It’s understood that no other vehicle was involved in the crash.

Garda forensic investigators have examined the scene and the road has since reopened. 

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. 

“Road users who were travelling on the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise, from St Peter & Paul’s Cemetery to St Fintan’s Hospital, between 11:00pm and 11:30pm and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station,” a garda spokesperson said. 

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.
Learn More Support The Journal