13/08/2026
Two Gardaí Injured After Stolen Car Hits Patrol Vehicle In The Ward
Two Gardaí officers have been treated in hospital after a stolen car struck a marked patrol vehicle during a managed containment operation in The Ward, Dublin 11.
Gardaí launched an investigation following a burglary and the unauthorised taking of a car in the Santry area on 10 August 2026.
Shortly before midnight on 11 August 2026, personnel from the DMR West Roads Policing Unit, along with Blanchardstown and Meath South Community Engagement, were involved in a related managed containment operation at The Ward, Dublin 11.
During the operation, the stolen vehicle collided with a marked patrol car. The occupants of the stolen car fled on foot. Two members of An Garda Síochána exited the patrol car and received assistance before being taken to hospital for treatment.
Both Garda members have since been released from hospital.
An Garda Síochána continues to provide welfare support to the members as they recuperate, and to their families. Investigations are ongoing.
Gardaí launched an investigation following a burglary and the unauthorised taking of a car in the Santry area on 10 August 2026.
During the operation, the stolen vehicle collided with a marked patrol car. The occupants of the stolen car fled on foot. Two members of An Garda Síochána exited the patrol car and received assistance before being taken to hospital for treatment.
Both Garda members have since been released from hospital.
An Garda Síochána continues to provide welfare support to the members as they recuperate, and to their families. Investigations are ongoing.
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