Nine people have been injured following a horror fall during a GAA celebration this evening.
Those involved were celebrating a local Junior B GAA county final victory in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow on top of a lorry at the time.
Footage shows the celebrants holding a trophy and jumping up and down before falling from the back of the truck.
A Garda spokesman confirmed that the injured were rushed to Tallaght and St Vincent's hospitals, both in Dublin, for treatment.
He said: "Gardai at Enniskerry are investigating an incident in which a group of young men were injured when they fell from the trailer of an articulated lorry.
"The incident occurred in Enniskerry Village this evening at approximately 6.30pm.
"It’s understood up to nine people were injured and removed from the scene by ambulance to Tallaght and St Vincent's hospitals for treatment. Their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
"The road was closed for short time but has since reopened. Enquiries are ongoing."
Enniskerry GAA Club released a statement on Facebook over the incident, hitting out at "false rumours" and those who shared videos of it on social media.
The club said: "There is no critical or life threatening injuries after tonight’s accident nor was there any deaths.
"Some players have bad injuries but everyone will be fine.
"We’d appreciate if people could stop spreading false rumours and sharing videos.
"Thanks to all for your concern."
Meanwhile, Wicklow GAA tweeted: "A statement regarding Enniskerry GAA club.
"Following an incident this evening a no. of players are receiving medical attention, however none of their injuries are critical.
"We would ask that people refrain from sharing videos of the incident out of respect for the injured parties."
Wicklow TD and Health Minister Simon Harris also tweeted: "Thinking of those injured in Enniskerry and their families tonight.
"Our entire community hopes and prays that everyone will be ok."
