Boy, 3, dies in hospital after being struck by car in Dublin car park as gardai examine scene

A TODDLER has died after being struck by a car in an underground car park.

The boy, aged three, was rushed to hospital in a “critical condition” after gardai and emergency services responded to the incident at 8.40am this morning in Finglas, Dublin 11.

The boy was taken to Temple Street hospital by ambulance with “serious injuries”.

But gardai have now confirmed he has since passed away.

The scene is being preserved and a technical examination will take place.

Gardai say a Family Liaison Officer has being appointed to support the boy’s family.

In a statement, gardai said: “Gardai 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, Gardai 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.

“Gardai 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 Gardai.

“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.”