A serious road crash in Dublin which resulted in eight people being taken to hospital is being investigated by gardaí and by the Garda Ombudsman Commission.
The four-vehicle crash occurred on the N82 in Dublin at City West and the N81 junction for Blessington at about 1pm, a Garda statement said.
Three cars and a 4x4 vehicle were involved.
It is understood that gardaí from Tallaght station had been trying to stop one of the vehicles when the collision occurred. Eight people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Traffic was diverted at Saggart and Citywest and motorists were advised to avoid the area if possible.
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission confirmed the incident had been referred to it by the Garda Commissioner under section 102 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and that its investigators were at the scene.
It said no further details were available at this time.