Teenager in critical condition after cyclist struck by car in Dublin
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the collision, which occurred shortly after 11.40pm on Sunday.
The cyclist, an adult male in his teens, was struck by the car at the R113, Fonthill Road South, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
He was taken to Beaumont Hospital in a critical condition.
No other injuries were reported.
The road is closed for an examination of the scene to be carried out by garda forensics.
Local traffic diversions are in place on Fonthill Road South, between the junctions with Cherrywood Avenue and St John's Road.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
A spokesperson said: "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."
"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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