Seven teenagers struck by car in Dublin

Seven teenagers have been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Dublin.

A woman, aged in her 40s – who had been driving the car, 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.

Local 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.”