Issue Date: 08/11/2026
Gardaí continue to investigate a serious road traffic collision which occurred on Oliver Plunkett Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin today, Sunday 8th November 2026 at approximately 3pm.
The collision involved a car and six juvenile pedestrians, three male and three female teenagers, ranging in age from 13, 14 and 15 years.
Three of the pedestrians have been taken to Children’s Health Ireland Temple Street and three have been brought to Children’s Health Ireland Crumlin to be treated for a range of injuries, some critical.
One male teenager, aged 15, who witnessed the scene was taken to Children’s Health Ireland Tallaght for medical attention.
The female driver, aged in her 40s, remains in hospital receiving medical attention.
A number of Family Liaison Officers have been appointed to support the relatives of those involved in the collision.
The road remains closed as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carry out a technical examination.
Due to the serious nature of the incident and the number of casualties an Incident Room has been established in Dún Laoghaire Garda Station and a Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was on Oliver Plunkett Road in Dún Laoghaire, today, Sunday 8th November 2026 between 3pm and 3.15pm to contact investigating Gardaí.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
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 investigating 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.
