Car in M50 crash, in which 9 people injured, was stolen
One of the vehicles involved in a serious collision on the M50 had been reported stolen the previous day, according to gardaí.
A stolen vehicle was involved in a serious accident on the M50, resulting in nine individuals being injured, according to the Gardaí. The incident occurred at 5:30 am on Sunday when a car traveling in the wrong direction on an exit ramp crashed into another vehicle. Eight teenagers were passengers in the wrong-way car, while the driver of the other vehicle was a man in his 20s.
All eight teenagers were hospitalized, with one in critical condition, and the adult driver sustained serious injuries. The car had been reported stolen the previous day, and the Gardaí are conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The collision occurred at Junction 12, Firhouse, on the southbound M50. The Gardaí are seeking witnesses and anyone with dash-cam footage from the relevant time period to come forward.
Minister of State at the Department of Transport and Independent TD for Galway East, Seán Canney, emphasized the importance of responsible driving and adherence to safety measures, such as wearing seatbelts and avoiding distractions while driving, to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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