Two teens, man, 20s, and woman, 50s, rushed to hospital after two-car crash in Co Kildare as gardai issue appeal

GARDAI are appealing for witnesses following a serious two-car collision involving four people.

The collision happened at 2.15pm this afternoon on the R406 at Barberstown, Straffan, Co Kildare.

Three people travelling in one of the cars were taken to hospital following the crash.

A male and female, both aged in their late teens, were taken to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment.

The male driver of the vehicle, who is in his 20s, was taken to Connolly Hospital.

The driver of the second car, a woman in her 50s, was also taken to Tallaght University Hospital.

A spokesperson for the Gardai said: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on the R406 at Barberstown, Straffan, Co. Kildare, this afternoon, Saturday 8th August 2026.

“Three occupants of one car were taken to hospital. A male and female, both in their late teens, were taken to Tallaght University Hospital.

“The male driver, aged in his 20s, was taken to Connolly Hospital.

“The driver of the second car, a woman in her 50s, was taken to Tallaght University Hospital.”

Gardai are now appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward with information.

Road users travelling through the Barberstown area between 2pm and 2.30pm who may have dashcam footage of the collision or surrounding area are also being asked to provide it to investigating Gardai.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

The spokesperson added: “Gardaí are appealing to road users who were travelling in the Barberstown area between 2pm and 2:30pm today and who may have dashcam footage of the incident or surrounding area to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

“Investigations are ongoing.”