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Gardai issue appeal after crash leaves teenager fighting for his life

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to a horror crash which left a teenage boy fighting for his life in hospital.

The "serious road traffic collision" occurred in Celbridge in Kildare on Wednesday morning at approximately 11.55am.

The crash, which involved a pedestrian and a car, occurred on the Aghards Road in Celbridge.

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The pedestrian, a male in his teens, received serious injuries and is currently in a critical condition at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown.

A garda spokesman said: "Gardai are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any road users who were travelling in the area with camera (including dash cam) footage, is asked to make this available to Gardai.

"Anyone with information can contact Leixlip Garda Station at 01 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."

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