Young teenage boy in critical condition after e-bike, also carrying second teenager, involved in crash in Co Laois (Photo: abd)
A young teenage boy has been left in a critical condition after an e-bike he was on, with another teenager, was involved in a crash in Co Laois.
Investigating gardaí do not believe any other road users were involved in the accident, which took place in Portlaoise, Co Laois, on Saturday night.
“Shortly after 11pm, emergency services and gardaí attended the scene of a serious collision involving an e-bike on the N80, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise,” the Garda Depot, Dublin, said in a statement.
“A male passenger in his early teens sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. He is currently receiving treatment at CHI Temple Street where his is condition is understood to be critical.
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“The driver, an adult male in his late teens, received medical assessment at the scene. It’s understood no other vehicle was involved.”
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The statement added the scene was examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has since reopened.
“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward,” the Garda added.
“Road users who were travelling on the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise, from St Peter & Paul’s Cemetery to St Fintan’s Hospital, between 11:00pm and 11:30pm and who may have camera footage - including dash-cam - are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda station on (057) 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
