Ambulance leaves church in Dublin after crash top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Emergency services were called to the the scene of the crash at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in New Road/Laurel Lodge in Clondalkin this morning. The two people who are in critical condition have been taken to James St Hospital. A third person is being treated at Tallaght Hospital and another person was taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital, according to police. A police spokesperson said: “One person has been taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. "Two have been taken to James St Hospital and 1 taken to Tallaght Hospital. Developments will be updated.” It is understood that the driver fell ill and struck the pedestrians and the crash was accidental, according the police. A white Toyota car is being examined by Garda forensic collision investigators. A police spokesperson said: "Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of an incident at a Church in Clondalkin Dublin 22 this morning the 25th of June 2018. "It is understood there has been a collision between a car and pedestrians on the grounds of a church which occurred at approximately 10:20am. Developments will follow." Pedestrians were hit outside of a church in Dublin Emergency services at the scene<doc-sep>Emergency services are at the scene after a number of pedestrians have been knocked down by a car in Clondalkin. Shortly after 10am a number of pedestrians were hit by a car outside Immaculate Conception Church at Laurel Park. A garda spokespersons said: "Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of an incident at a Church in Clondalkin Dublin 22 this morning the 25th of June 2018. "It is understood there has been a collision between a car and pedestrians on the grounds of a church which occurred at approximately 10:20am. Developments will follow." Follow us on Twitter @DublinLive - the official Dublin Live Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/dublinlive - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the capital.<doc-sep>AN INVESTIGATION is underway after seven people were injured when a driver of a vehicle fell ill at the wheel and struck a number of pedestrians at a funeral at a Dublin church this morning. Emergency services rushed to the Immaculate Conception Church at Laurel Park in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 after the "accidental collision" at 10.20am. 4 The scene at the Immaculate Conception Church in Clondalkin this morning Credit: Crispin Rodwell - The Sun Dublin It is understood two of the seven people injured are in a critical condition and are being treated in hospital. According to Dublin Fire Brigade, 13 people were treated in total. One suffered minor injuries and was removed to James Connolly Hospital. Two others were rushed to James Street Hospital and another was brought to Tallaght Hospital. Their conditions are not currently known. Gardai say they are treating the incident as an "accidental collision." It has been reported that Gardai are currently examining the vehicle, a white Toyota, involved in the incident. 4 Cops seal off a vehicle at the scene Credit: Crispin Rodwell - The Sun Dublin An update on An Garda Siochana's twitter account say it is understood the driver of the car fell ill and struck the pedestrians. They said: "Dublin Traffic - Gardaí & emergency services are currently dealing with a traffic collision in the grounds of a church at New Road, Clondalkin. "It's understood the driver of a car fell ill and struck a number of pedestrians. Further updates will follow." Dublin Traffic - Gardaí & emergency services are currently dealing with a traffic collision in the grounds of a church at New Road, Clondalkin. It's understood the driver of a car fell ill and struck a number of pedestrians. Further updates will follow. — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 25, 2018 The funeral had been scheduled for 10am at the church but was deferred until 1pm this afternoon. Priests and staff of the parish expressed their sympathies to those injured. A statement read: "The priests and staff of the Parish of the Immaculate Conception in Clondalkin wish to express their sympathies to those people injured in an accident on the grounds of the Church this morning. They are keeping all involved in their prayers at this difficult time." A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of an incident at a Church in Clondalkin Village, Dublin 22 this morning the 25th of June 2018. "It is understood there has been a collision between a car and pedestrians on the grounds of a church which occurred at approximately 10:20am. "One person has been taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. Two have been taken to James St Hospital and 1 taken to Tallaght Hospital. Developments will be updated." 4 It is understood seven people were injured in the incident Credit: Crispin Rodwell - The Sun Dublin A number of ambulances and fire units attended the scene this morning. Dublin Fire Brigade confirmed four fire units, one rescue tender, one district officer, four DFB ambulances and one advanced paramedic vehicle attended the scene and have since left. They tweeted: "All our resources have left the scene of the #Clondalkin RTC. In total 4 Fire, 1 Rescue Tender, 1 District Officer, 4 DFB ambulances and our Advanced Paramedic vehicle attended. "A number of resources from @AmbulanceNAS and @GardaTraffic attended. Approx 13 people treated." The scene at the church in clondalkin about 30 mins ago. Funeral has been deferred. pic.twitter.com/J4yXuQ0Ekm — Neil Cotter (@NewsNeil13) June 25, 2018 Dublin Fire Brigade had appealed to the public to avoid the area to allow emergency service vehicles to get in and out of the scene. They said: "We have a number of fire and ambulance units at this RTC. It is a developing situation. We are appealing for the public to avoid the area while we get rescue vehicles in and out of the scene." AA Roadwatch described the incident as "very serious" and advised motorists to avoid the area. 4 The incident happened outside the Immaculate Conception Church in Clondalkin Credit: Google Maps They said: "Following a very serious incident Laurel Pk/New Rd in Clondalkin is closed outside Immaculate Conception Church. Motorists are advised to avoid the area." Roads are closed in the area and diversions are in place. #DUBLIN Very serious incident in Clondalkin with road closures. More here: https://t.co/JFnarzHnaP — AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) June 25, 2018 Sinn Fein councillor for Clondalkin Jonathan Graham told Sean O'Rourke on RTE Radio One: "There's emergency units there this morning and what they're saying is that there's been a collision with a number of pedestrians, and some are critical. "They've just asked that people in the area respect the fact the roads are going to be blocked for a foreseeable number of hours. "It was on the street adjacent to the church so it is a pedestrianised area. It's quite a busy area, Clondalkin village as a whole would be small but a very busy area. "You have a lot of businesses in the area and its adjacent to a number of main roads so as you can imagine, even though our thoughts are with the individuals involved, it's quite messy around this spot." The Garda Representative Association sent those injured in the incident their "heartfelt wishes." They tweeted: "SPEEDY RECOVERIES: The GRA sends its heartfelt wishes to those injured in this morning’s incident in Clondalkin. A terrible morning for all concerned." 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She tweeted: "Terrible indicent this morning in Clondalkin village. Thoughts and prayers with all those who were there, especially those who have been hospitalised" More to follow.<doc-sep>
A car has ploughed into pedestrians outside a church after the driver "fell ill" at the wheel, leaving at least 13 injured - including two critically. Four people were taken to hospital after the vehicle rammed into pedestrians in Clondalkin in Dublin, Ireland, shortly before 10.30am today. Two of the victims are said to be in a critical condition. A funeral was due to take place when the shocking incident occurred on the grounds of the Immaculate Conception Church at Laurel Park. One woman, believed to be a relative of mourners, described how witnesses "heard screaming" and "everyone started running". (Image: Collins Photo Agency) (Image: Collins Photo Agency) She claimed the motorist was a priest who suffered a heart attack while driving into the church yard, although this remains unconfirmed. Taking to Twitter this morning, another woman wrote: "Priest had a heart attack while driving in our village, hope everyone will be ok." The funeral has since been deferred, as police and firefighters remain at the scene. The driver of the car is understood to have fallen ill before hitting pedestrians at the scene in New Road, according to gardaí. While officers confirmed four people were taken to hospital, at least nine other victims are said to have received injuries at the scene. (Image: Collins Photo Agency) (Image: Collins Photo Agency) Dublin Fire Brigade said that around 13 people were treated. Meanwhile, a garda spokesperson told Dublin Live: "One person has been taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. "Two have been taken to James St Hospital and one taken to Tallaght Hospital. Developments will be updated." In a tweet, police added: "Gardaí & emergency services are currently dealing with a traffic collision in the grounds of a church at New Road, Clondalkin. "It's understood the driver of a car fell ill and struck a number of pedestrians." The crash occurred at around 10.20am. It is unclear whether mourners or churchgoers are among those injured. (Image: Google Street View) The two people taken to St James’s Hospital are believed to be in a critical condition, but the condition of the victim at Tallaght Hospital is unknown. Firefighters have appealed for the public to avoid the area. In an earlier statement, Dublin Fire Brigade said: “We have a number of fire and ambulance units at this RTC. It is a developing situation. We are appealing for the public to avoid the area while we get rescue vehicles in and out of the scene." The service later tweeted: "All our resources have left the scene of the #Clondalkin RTC. In total 4 Fire, 1 Rescue Tender, 1 District Officer, 4 DFB ambulances and our Advanced Paramedic vehicle attended. "A number of resources from @AmbulanceNAS and @GardaTraffic attended. "Approx 13 people treated." AA Roadwatch described the smash as a "very serious incident". It said: "Following a very serious incident Laurel Pk/New Rd in Clondalkin is closed outside Immaculate Conception Church. "Motorists are advised to avoid the area." The scheduled funeral is believed to have been deferred until this afternoon. This story is developing.