Two teenage boys were hospitalised after the motorcycle they were on collided with a car. A firearm was recovered close to the scene.
The incident occurred in Tallaght this afternoon, shortly before 4pm. The firearm was found close to the scene of the incident and was taken by gardai for examination.
They boys' injuries are understood to be non-life threatening. Investigations are still ongoing.
A spokeswoman for An Garda Siochana told Dublin Live: "Gardai are investigating an incident of endangerment that occurred in Tallaght, Dublin 24 this afternoon Tuesday, July 11 shortly before 4pm.
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"Two male teenage youths were injured when a motorcycle they were travelling on collided with a vehicle. Both males were taken to hospital with injuries which are understood to be non-life threatening.
"A suspected firearm was recovered close to the scene of the incident and has been seized by gardai for examination.
"Investigations are ongoing at this time."
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