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Seven Injured, Including Six Teenagers, in South Dublin Crash

By Méabh Keaveney
09/11/2026
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A woman in her 40 has been hospitalised after the car she was driving mounted a footpath, injuring a further six teenage pedestrians.

The pedestrians, three boys and three girls aged between 13-15 were taken to CHI Temple Street and CHI Crumlin to be treated for a range of injuries, some described as critical.

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

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

The collison took place around 3pm yesterday, 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 shortly after.

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There have been reports the driver lost control of the car after suffering a medical episode, leading to the car mounting the pavement.

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

Gardaí have asked that anyone with information should contact Dún Laoghaire Garda Station on 01 666 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Written by Méabh Keaveney

Méabh is an intern with Classic Hits Radio from the University of Galway. She is excited to spend the next three months gaining hands-on experience in radio as part of her undergraduate degree.

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