A major incident has occurred in Dublin, Ireland, after seven teenagers were hit by a car after it is believed to have mounted the pavement as all the youngsters and a female driver have been taken to hospital
Seven teenagers have been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Dublin, Ireland, this afternoon (November 8). A woman, aged in her 40s – who had been driving the car, was also taken to hospital for treatment after the crash in the Monkstown/Dún Laoghaire area.
Gardaí said they were continuing to investigate the circumstances behind the crash, noting all involved had “sustained varying degrees of injuries”.
The crash happened on the Oliver Plunkett Road near Monkstown Farm. It is understood the car mounted the curb before colliding with the youngsters.
Local Fine Gael councillor Dan Carson said there was a large amount 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.”
A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are investigating a serious road traffic collision involving a car and seven pedestrians on Oliver Plunkett Road, Dún Laoghaire, today, Sunday 8th November 2026 at approximately 03:00pm.
“The seven juvenile pedestrians, all teenagers, and the driver of the car, a woman aged in her 40s, sustained varying degrees of injuries.
“All eight individuals have been taken to different hospitals for treatment.
“Gardaí are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.”