Teenage girl dies after being hit by car in Dublin

The collision happened on the N11 dual carriageway in Stillorgan at 9.15pm last night as the girl was attempting to cross the road.

By Rónán Duffy Saturday 28 Sep 2013, 9:35 AM

Sep 28th 2013, 9:35 AM 31,026 Views 55 Comments

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The junction of the N11 and Kilmacud Road near where the collision took place.

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The junction of the N11 and Kilmacud Road near where the collision took place.

Image: Google Maps

A 16-YEAR-OLD girl has died after she was struck by a car on the N11 dual carriageway in Dublin last night.

The girl was struck by the car close to the junction with Kilmacud Road in Stillorgan at approximately 9.15pm as she was attempting to cross the road.

She was pronounced dead at scene before her body was removed to St. Vincent’s Hospital.

The southbound carriageway at the scene was closed to facilitate Garda collision investigators but has now been reopened.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Blackrock Garda Station on 01-6665200.

A full post-mortem is due to take place later today.

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Teenage girl dies after being hit by car in Dublin