The Green Post Ireland
Dublin, 8 November 2026 — Six teenage pedestrians and a woman in her 40s have been injured after a car mounted a footpath outside a row of shops in Monkstown, south Dublin, on Sunday afternoon.
Gardaí confirmed that the injured pedestrians, three boys and three girls aged between 13 and 15, were taken to hospital with injuries ranging in severity, some of which were described as critical.
The female driver was also hospitalised following the collision.
Six Teenagers Hospitalised After Monkstown Collision
Emergency services responded to the incident on Oliver Plunkett Road, near its junction with Kill Avenue in Monkstown Farm, Dún Laoghaire, at approximately 3pm.
The six injured pedestrians were brought to Children’s Health Ireland hospitals at Temple Street and Crumlin.
A separate 15-year-old boy who witnessed the collision was taken to CHI Tallaght for medical attention.
Gardaí initially reported that seven teenage pedestrians had been involved but subsequently clarified that six pedestrians and the driver were injured in the collision.
Four ambulances, several fire brigade units and garda patrol cars attended the scene.
Reports Suggest Driver May Have Suffered Medical Episode
There have been reports that the driver experienced a medical episode before losing control of the vehicle.
However, gardaí have not confirmed the cause of the collision.
Investigators said a dark brown Nissan X-Trail had travelled from the direction of Kill Avenue onto Oliver Plunkett Road before the incident.
The vehicle’s movements are now a focus of the investigation.
Oliver Plunkett Road Closed for Garda Examination
Oliver Plunkett Road remained closed on Sunday evening as forensic collision investigators carried out a technical examination.
An incident room has been established at Dún Laoghaire Garda Station because of the seriousness of the collision and the number of casualties.
A senior investigating officer has been appointed to oversee the investigation.
Gardaí have also assigned family liaison officers to support relatives of those involved.
Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Investigators are asking anyone who was in the Oliver Plunkett Road area between 3pm and 3.15pm on Sunday to come forward.
They are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who saw the dark brown Nissan X-Trail between 2.45pm and 3.15pm.
Anyone with relevant information, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact Dún Laoghaire Garda Station on 01 666 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Local Community Shocked by Serious Crash
Local councillors expressed concern for those injured and their families.
Fine Gael councillor Dan Carson described a major emergency services response and said the community had been deeply affected by the incident.
Fianna Fáil councillor Justin Moylan also expressed sympathy for those involved, describing a sense of shock in the area.
