Man arrested in connection with hit-and-run that claimed the lives of two people

Gardai have arrested a man following a hit-and-run incident that left two people dead in Dublin.

The incident happened on Blanchardstown Road North, near the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, at around 5.45pm yesterday when a car hit four pedestrians.

A woman (aged in her 30s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The man (aged in his 40s) who was seriously injured during the incident has since passed away.

Investigating Gardaí arrested a man (aged in his 40s) in connection with this incident yesterday evening, Thursday 26th December 2024. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in Dublin.

A technical examination of the scene has been completed by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has now reopened.

Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Any road users or pedestrians who were in the vicinity of Blanchardstown Road North, between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday, 26th December 2024, and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station at 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.