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Several People Seriously Injured After Major Crash on the M50
Gardaí said several people were taken to hospital with serious injuries as diversions were put in place on the closed motorway stretch.
- On Aug 9, 2026, a two-vehicle collision occurred on the M50 southbound near Firhouse, Dublin, at 5:30 a.m., leaving multiple people seriously injured. Emergency services responded between J11 and J12.
- A vehicle traveling northbound on the southbound carriageway caused the collision after entering the motorway via the up ramp at J12, Garda reported. The car collided head-on with a second vehicle.
- Nine people were hospitalized following the collision, including eight male juveniles from the first vehicle and the driver of the second car. One youth remains in critical condition.
- The M50 remains closed from J11 to J12 southbound for forensic collision examination, with diversions in place. Officials advised motorists to plan alternative routes during the investigation.
- Garda appealed for dashcam footage from motorists traveling near J11 between 5:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. Anyone with information should contact Tallaght Garda on 01 666 6000.
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