Seven injured as car mounts footpath in south Dublin

Updated / Monday, 9 Nov 2026 06:46

Six teenage pedestrians and a woman in her 40s have been injured after the car she was driving mounted a footpath outside a row of shops in south Dublin.

Three boys and three girls were taken to CHI Temple Street and CHI Crumlin to be treated for a range of injuries, some described as critical.

They range in age from 13 to 15.

The driver of the car remains in hospital for medical attention.

Gardaí had initially said seven pedestrians had been involved in the collision.

Another 15-year-old boy who witnessed the scene was taken to CHI Tallaght for medical attention.

Gardaí and other emergency services were called to the scene on the Oliver Plunkett Road, near the junction with Kill Avenue, in Monkstown Farm, Dún Laoghaire at around 3pm yesterday.

There have been reports the driver suffered a medical episode and lost control of the car, which then mounted the pavement.

Four ambulances, several fire brigade units and garda cars attended the scene.

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RTÉ's Colman O'Sullivan reports from the scene in south Dublin

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

An incident room has been established in Dún Laoghaire Garda Station. Gardaí say this is due to the serious nature of the incident and the number of casualties involved.

A senior investigating officer has been appointed.

Fine Gael councillor Dan Carson said there was a large number of first responders at the scene of "what appears to be a serious vehicle collision".

He said the local area was in shock, and added: "My thoughts are with the families affected and the first responders at the scene."

Fianna Fáil councillor Justin Moylan said there was a "surreal sense of shock in the area".

He said: "Our thoughts are with those that are injured and their families, hoping for a recovery for them as quick as possible."

Gardaí are appealing for anyone in the area between 3pm and 3.15pm to contact gardaí.

They say 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 gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dún Laoghaire Garda Station on 01 6665000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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