Gardai Appeal For Information Following A Serious Road Traffic Collision In Tallaght.

Wednesday, 8 February 2023 20:15

The incident occurred early Wednesday morning (8th Feb).

Gardaí at Tallaght are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Tallaght, Dublin 24, on Wednesday 8th February, 2023.

At approximately 6:15am, Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted to a collision involving a lorry and an e-bike on the N81 in Tallaght.

The collision occurred on the outbound lanes of the N81 between the junctions of Cheeverstown road and Fortunestown road.

The cyclist, a man in his 20s, was removed from the scene by Ambulance to Tallaght University Hospital. His injuries are understood to be serious.

The driver of lorry did not require hospital treatment.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.

They are also appealing to those with camera footage (including motorists with dash cam) from the location of the collision, to make it available to them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 6666000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

More from Local News

Council Says Sarto Road Site Has No "Significant Contamination” As Build Advances On Locals’ Green Space

In response to a series of questions from Kfm News, a council spokesperson said the appointed engineer will ensure the new construction “does not impact the structural stability of existing homes in the vicinity”.
Nine Arrested In North Kildare Retail Crime Crackdown

Gardaí say high-visibility patrols will continue across the area as the Christmas season gets busier.
Wheelchair-Bound Woman From Suncroft Left "Distressed" After Pack Of Hunting Dogs Burst Into Garden

Audio

Speaking to Kfm News, Agnes Wright says she had been sitting with her sister Lily, listening to music and talking about their late mother before noon on Saturday. She says she heard “an unmerciful shrilling cry,” and when she looked outside, dogs were scattered across the front and back garden.
Hundreds Of Kildare Households Got Average €228 In Storm Aid After Éowyn

342 applications were lodged in the county.
Government Poised To Approve Statutory Public Inquiry Into Children’s Spinal Care

Audio

This would mean there would be powers to compel witnesses.
Saint Vincent De Paul Says Need For Help “Soaring” As Families Struggle To Afford Christmas

Audio

It's launched its annual festive appeal, 'The Wonder of Christmas’, to highlight that many families don't know how they'll afford to celebrate this year - with 105 thousand children are living in consistent poverty.
Kildare District Heating Studies Underway As Ireland Plans Major National Rollout

A study has been carried out in Naas, while a Maynooth study is underway.
Government To Replace Apartment Planning Guidelines After Challenge Involving Clane-Maynooth Cllr

The move comes during a legal challenge brought by councillors, including Clane-Maynooth Cllr Padraig McEvoy, Darragh Moriarty, David Healy, Dan Boyle, along with journalist Frank McDonald.