Gardaí investigating serious N7 collision in which three men were killed
Emergency services at the scene of a fatal road crash involving a truck and a car overnight in Dublin Picture: Damien Storan
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances around a major road crash on the N7 in Dublin overnight in which three men were killed.
The collision between a car and a lorry occurred on the carriageway at around 11.40pm last night, close to junction 3, Citywest.
It is understood that the vehicle had come to the attention of gardaí following reports of a car driving erratically in the Cheeverstown area.
Gardaí then followed the car for a time but ended their pursuit when it began driving on the wrong side of the N7.
A short time later, it collided with the lorry.
The car’s three passengers, all males, died during the accident.
The bodies of the three men have now been removed to the Dublin City Mortuary where post-mortem examinations will be carried out at a later time.
The driver of the lorry has been taken to University Hospital Tallaght for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Because gardaí had interacted with the car before the crash, the matter has been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSoc).
The N7 between junction 3, Citywest, and junction 4, Rathcoole, was closed for a time this morning while garda forensic collision investigators conducted an examination of the scene, but it has since reopened.
Investigating gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them at Clondalkin Garda station on 01 6667600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
In particular, they are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen a dark blue BMW 3 Series vehicle (06-D-47768) in the areas of Belgard, Citywest or the N7 between 11.15pm to 12.00am last night to come forward.
Gardaí said they are not in a position to confirm the identities of the deceased at this time.
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