Girl (16) rushed to hospital after being hit by car in Stillorgan, south Dublin

The incident took place on the N11, Stillorgan Road shortly before 10pm on Sunday.

Gardaí and Emergency Services attended at the scene of the collision, which involved a car and a pedestrian, on the south bound lanes of the dual carriageway near Foster Avenue.

The pedestrian, a 16-year-old girl, was rushed by ambulance to St Vincent’s Hospital.

Her injuries are understood to be serious but not life threatening. The driver of the car was not injured.

Gardaí in Blackrock are appealing for witnesses to the crash to come forward. They are particularly appealing to those with camera footage of the collision to make it available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Blackrock Garda Station 01 6665200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.