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Eight people, including seven teenagers, were injured when a car mounted the footpath on Oliver Plunkett Road in Dublin. The incident occurred around 3:00pm on Sunday, with the driver, a woman in her 40s, and the teenagers taken to different hospitals for treatment. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the collision, which may have been caused by a medical episode by the driver. Local Fine Gael councillor Dan Carson commented on the serious nature of the incident and expressed his thoughts for those affected.
The crash took place near Monkstown Farm in Dún Laoghaire, with emergency services responding to the scene. Reports suggest the car lost control and mounted the footpath, leading to the injuries of the seven teenagers and the driver. The road remains closed as investigations continue.
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