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Cyclist seriously injured after collision on Merrion Road

  • 19-08-2011 12:34pm
    #1
    monument
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 14,093 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    It happened in a three car collision according to the Garda press office...
    Garda - Serious Road Traffic Collison, Merrion Road.

    Gardai at Donnybrook are presently at scene of a three car collision which also involved a pedal cyclist. The collision occured shortly after 1 p.m. today Friday, 19th August, 2011.

    One person (pedal cyclist) removed to St. Vincents Hospital with serious head injuries.

    Merrion Road is now closed in both directions. Diversions are in place using Aylesbury Road and Nutley Lane. Motorists are asked to avoid the area as the Merrion Road will remain closed for a number of hours.

    Any persons who may have witnessed this collision are asked to contact Donnybrook Garda Station at 01 - 6669200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111, or any Garda station.


Comments

  • #2
    Cookie_Monster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,537 ✭✭✭✭Cookie_Monster


    hope he's ok, wass wondering why I saw a 7 and 47 on the strand road an hour ago or so


  • #3
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    I was talking to some people who work right where it happened. Apparently it was really serious. Hope he's okay.


  • #4
    morninwood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 154 ✭✭morninwood


    Best wishes to all injured. Hope they get well soon.


  • #5
    AssaultedPeanut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 806 ✭✭✭AssaultedPeanut


    Just heard on phantom news that "a female cyclist has been left fighting for her life after the collision"
    :-(
    I hope she pulls through


  • #6
    karenkearns007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭karenkearns007


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  • #7
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,738 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    The radio said it was a female cyclist hospitalised in St. Vincents with serious head injuries.


  • #8
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,393 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Guys - this is clearly a very serious incident - please don't post hearsay

    Thanks

    Beasty


  • #9
    Dr.Millah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 582 ✭✭✭Dr.Millah


    All the best to the poor girl! Hope she recovers


  • #10
    funnights74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭funnights74


    All the best to the poor girl! Hope she recovers. These accidents are becoming more and more frequent. :mad:


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