Gardaí seek witnesses to Ballyfermot crash

Gardaí have asked for witnesses to a serious crash on Christmas Day to come forward – and are especially keen to speak with the driver of a small, dark-coloured car who was in the Blackditch Road area at the time.

GARDAÍ INVESTIGATING A road traffic collision in Ballyfermot on Christmas Day, in which a young man was seriously injured, have appealed for witnesses.

The incident occurred on Blackditch Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, close to the junction with Oranmore Road at about 11.30am on 25 December.

The driver of a red Citreon Saxo, a 20-year-old man, was seriously injured when his car hit an electricity pole. He was brought to St James’ Hospital before being transferred to Beaumont Hospital, where he remains.

According to a number of witnesses, a small dark-coloured car was in the area at the time of the crash and Gardaí would like to speak to the driver of that car.

Anyone who was on Blackditch Road at the time, or anyone with any information about this crash, have been asked to contact the gardaí at Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01 666 7200.

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