A young child, aged three, sustained critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle in an underground parking lot in Dublin earlier today. The incident took place near Dunnes Stores in Charlestown, prompting swift emergency response to the scene.
The toddler was swiftly transported to a hospital in critical condition. Authorities, responding to the scene, confirmed the occurrence of a serious traffic collision in Finglas, Dublin 11. The incident happened around 8:40 am on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, involving a car striking the young child in the underground parking area.
The child, a three-year-old boy, was promptly taken by ambulance to Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) Temple Street with severe injuries, reported to be critical. The area has been secured for investigation, with Garda Forensic Collision Investigators scheduled to conduct a detailed examination.
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