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Sophie Collins

Gardai rush to the scene of crash in Stillorgan as cyclist taken to hospital

A 70-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital following a crash in Dublin.

Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene at 11.30am on Sunday following reports of a collision between a car and a bicycle.

The incident occurred on the Stillorgan Road in Donnybrook, Co Dublin.

The cyclist was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital but was later transferred to Beaumont Hospital where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries.

Diversions were in place as Forensic Collision Investigators conducted a technical examination of the scene, but the road has since re-opened.

Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to the incident who may have video footage or anyone who witnessed the incident on the Stillorgan Road (N11) to come forward to them.

A statement read: "Gardaí are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the Stillorgan Road in Donnybrook, Co.Dublin this morning, Sunday, 23rd January 2022.

"Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at approximately 11.30am following reports of a collision between a car and a bicycle.

"The cyclist, a man in aged his 70s, was later taken to St Vincent’s Hospital. The man has since been transferred to Beaumont Hospital where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries. No other injuries were reported."

Anyone with information can contact Donnybrook Garda Station at 01 666 9200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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