Woman killed after driver mounts footpath

A woman was killed today after a suspected drunk driver mounted a footpath and ploughed into a group of people.

The crash happened outside Kavanagh’s Pub on the Malahide Road in north Dublin at about 2.15am.

Five people were walking along the pavement when the vehicle hurtled towards them.

Four were taken to the Mater Hospital where a 53-year woman died from her injuries.

A man in his 30s remains in serious condition in the hospital, while the two others are believed to have suffered minor injuries.

Gardaí said the driver was arrested at the scene for drunk driving and was also taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

It is understood he has since been discharged.

The scene was closed to traffic to allow crash scene investigators carry out an examination.