Seven teenagers struck by car in Dublin
It is understood the car mounted the curb before colliding with the juveniles.
Seven teenagers have been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Dublin.
The driver, a woman aged in her 40s, 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, with locals saying it was believed the driver may have suffered a medical episode prior to the crash.
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.”
Fianna Fáil councillor Justin Moylan said there was a “surreal sense of shock in the area”.
He said: “Our thoughts are with those that are injured and their families, hoping for a recovery for them as quick as possible.”