A man in his 20s has been hospitalised after the scrambler he was travelling on collided with a car in Ballyfermot.
The incident happened on Cherry Orchard Avenue at around 3.45pm earlier this evening. A local Councillor has pleaded with users of scramblers to "be careful" due to the high number of accidents involving them in the area.
A garda spokesman told Dublin Live that the motorcyclist is being treated in hospital while those in the car were treated at the scene. A spokesman said: "The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was taken to St James’ Hospital where he is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries.
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"The driver and passenger in the car received medical treatment at the scene." He added that "investigations ongoing".
Local Councillor Daithi Doolan expressed his "sorrow" at the news of the "serious" crash. He told Dublin Live: "I want to express deep sorrow at the news that there has been a serious crash involving a scrambler in Cherry Orchard.
"I hope those involved make a full recovery. This is always a very difficult time for those injured and their families. It is quite traumatic."
The Sinn Fein Councillor pleaded with those using scramblers to be careful. He said: "We have had too many injuries here in Cherry Orchard and Ballyfermot involving scramblers.
"So, I would like to make a public appeal to those using scramblers to please be careful, please wear your helmet and please drive carefully. If you don't, the consequences can be very, very dire and life changing."
Cllr Doolan also appealed to those in cars to "watch out for those on scramblers".
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