Teen boy rushed to hospital in critical condition after being struck by car in late-night crash as Dublin road closed
The youngster, aged in his late teens, was cycling a bike on the R113, Fonthill Road South in
No other injuries were reported as a result of the crash but the cyclist is currently critical in
Gardai confirmed this morning that they have launched an investigation into the horror collision.
The R113 road has been closed as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carry out an examination of the scene.
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Local traffic diversions are in place on Fonthill Road South, between the junctions with Cherrywood Avenue and St John's Road.
Officers have urged anyone who may be able to assist in their investigation to get in touch with gardai.
A spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
"Road users who may have relevant camera footage (including dash-cam) and were traveling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
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"Anyone with information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station at 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."
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Separately, an appeal has been issued after a woman sustained "life-threatening injuries' following a
The incident occurred on the N13 Letterkenny to Ballybofey road in the townland of Listillion around 5.05pm.
The
Gardai said the woman is being treated for life-threatening injuries and there were no other injuries reported.
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Cops have asked anyone with information - particularly those with dashcam footage - to come forward.
A garda spokesperson said: "Any persons who were on the N13 at Listillion between 4:50pm and 5:15pm and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardai.
'Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.
'Gardai can be contacted at Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 9167100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
'Investigations are ongoing.'
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The R113 road in Clondalkin has been closed between Cherrywood Avenue and St John's Road
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