Issue Date: 11/03/2026
Gardaí are in attendance at the scene of a fatal traffic incident in Finglas, Dublin 11, which occurred this morning, Wednesday, 11th March 2026.
Shortly after 8:40am, Gardaí and emergency services responded after a young child was struck by a car in the underground car park of Charlestown Shopping Centre.
The young boy (3) was transported by ambulance to Children's Health Ireland (CHI) Temple Street with serious injuries. He was pronounced deceased this afternoon.
A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has being appointed to support the family at this time.
The scene is preserved and a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators is being carried out.
Investigations are ongoing.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
Persons who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were in the Charlestown area this morning between 8:20am and 9:00am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
