How Did 6 Teenagers Suffer Life-Changing Injuries in a Crash in Monkstown, Dublin?
Quick answer: Six teenagers aged 13, 14 and 15 suffered life-changing injuries when a car mounted the pavement and struck them outside a row of shops on Oliver Plunkett Road in Monkstown, Dublin, on Sunday afternoon. Three of the teenagers were taken to Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street and three to Crumlin, and some sustained critical injuries. A seventh teenager who witnessed the incident was also taken to hospital.
Key facts
- What: A car mounted the pavement and struck six teenage pedestrians
- Where: Oliver Plunkett Road, Monkstown, Dublin, outside a row of shops
- When: Sunday afternoon, at about 15:00 (reported 13 November 2026)
- Injured: Six teenagers aged 13, 14 and 15, some with critical injuries; a seventh teenager, aged 15, was taken to hospital after witnessing the incident
- Deaths: None reported
- Vehicle: A dark brown Nissan X-Trail
What happened
The quiet of a sunny November afternoon was broken at about 3pm when a dark brown Nissan X-Trail mounted the pavement on Oliver Plunkett Road in Monkstown. The vehicle was travelling from the Kill Avenue direction when it suddenly veered left, demolished a street bin and crashed into a group of young people gathered outside a row of shops, before coming to a stop after hitting two large pillars outside a convenience store.
The six injured teenagers — three boys and three girls — are aged 13, 14 and 15. Three were taken to Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street, while the other three were brought to Crumlin. Some of them sustained critical injuries.
A seventh teenager, a 15-year-old boy who witnessed the incident, was taken to Children's Health Ireland at Tallaght for medical attention.
The woman driving the vehicle, who is in her 40s, remains in hospital.
The investigation
Gardai are investigating whether the driver may have suffered a medical emergency before the collision. Garda crash investigators are examining the scene, and CCTV footage from several cameras is expected to form part of their investigation.
Local councillor Dan Carson appealed to the public not to share videos or speculate about the circumstances of the crash. He also urged parents to check in with young people who may have been affected, and thanked residents, parents, shopkeepers and emergency services for their response.
Gardai have appealed to anyone with information or footage to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station.
The emergency response
Seven ambulances, around ten Garda motorbikes and five patrol cars attended the scene, according to a local resident who arrived shortly after the collision. Emergency crews worked to assist those injured at the scene.
Frequently asked questions
How many teenagers were injured in the Monkstown crash?
Six teenagers were injured, and a seventh teenager was taken to hospital after witnessing the incident. The six injured teenagers are three boys and three girls, aged 13, 14 and 15.
Where did the crash happen?
On Oliver Plunkett Road in Monkstown, Dublin, outside a row of shops. The car mounted the pavement at about 3pm on Sunday afternoon.
What happened to the driver?
The woman driving the car, who is in her 40s, remains in hospital. Gardai are investigating whether she may have suffered a medical emergency before the collision.
Where were the injured teenagers taken?
Three were taken to Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street and three to Crumlin. The seventh teenager was taken to Children's Health Ireland at Tallaght.
What is the Garda investigation looking at?
Garda crash investigators are examining the scene, and CCTV footage from several cameras is expected to form part of the investigation. Gardai have appealed to anyone with information or footage to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station.
Source: Dublin Gazette — https://dublingazette.com/dublinlocalmatters/crash-leaves-teenagers-with-life-changing-injuries/
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