12/11/2007

Teen Injured In Dublin Accident

A 16-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being hit by a truck in O'Connell Street in Dublin on Monday morning.

It is understood that the teenager was struck after the truck mounted the central median near the Spire around 8.20am.

He has been taken to the Mater Hospital, suffering from serious injuries.

Northbound traffic in O'Connell has now been reduced to one lane, the bus lane, which is now open to all traffic.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area if possible.

(KMcA)


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