A man has been hospitalised after a car struck a number of spectators during an event in Co Kildare.
The incident unfolded on Saturday night in Newbridge, Co Kildare during an event hosted in a carpark by the Irish Car Fleet, which saw car enthusiasts gather to admire vehicles. In footage seen by Dublin Live, one car appears to be attempting to do a burnout, a dangerous trick that involves spinning a car's wheels causing the tyres to burn up and smoke.
The vehicle in the footage is then seen swerving and appearing to strike a number of watching spectators. It is understood that one man was taken to Naas Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
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A garda spokesman told Dublin Live: "Gardaí attended an incident that occurred on the Moorefield Road in Newbridge, Co Kildare at approximately 9:15pm on Saturday, 17th September 2022. Criminal damage was caused to a number of vehicles.
"One man aged in his late teens was conveyed to Naas General Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries sustained in the course of this incident. No other injuries were reported.
"No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. Gardaí are appealing to any member of the public who may have witnessed this incident. Any person who may have camera footage of the incident, including dash cam and phone camera, is asked to make this available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information in relation to this incident should contact Newbridge Garda Station at (045) 440 180, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."
In a statement shared on its social media, the Irish Car Fleet said: "On behalf of Irish Car Fleet, sponsors and representatives, I want to formally apologise for the scenes which unfolded last night (Saturday 17th) in Newbridge Co Kildare.
"Irish Car Fleet have a long standing reputation with the car industry and we understand that what happened last night was unacceptable. The incident is now with Newbridge An Garda Siochana. We would ask for any media information or footage to be handed over swiftly to Newbridge Guards and likewise if you have any further information which would help the investigation.
"As an organisation, going forward we will endeavour to do all in our power to protect the safety of all participants and we look forward to seeing you in the near future."
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