A car struck a group of pedestrians on Oliver Plunkett Road in Dún Laoghaire on Sunday. The incident involved three boys and three girls, all aged between 13 and 15. The vehicle mounted a footpath outside shops, causing several people to be injured.
Emergency services, including four ambulances, multiple fire brigades, and garda cars, responded to the scene around 3pm. Eight individuals were hospitalized, with seven of them being teenagers. The crash is described as serious. Gardaí are currently investigating the incident.
This is not the first time a similar incident has occurred on this road. Previous reports indicate that a group of teenagers was hit by a car in the same area earlier this year. Local authorities have since called for increased safety measures, including better signage and pedestrian crossings. The current crash has raised concerns about road safety in the area, prompting calls for further action to prevent similar incidents.
