TWO PEOPLE HAVE been hospitalised following a collision in Dublin city centre earlier this afternoon.

The incident, which occurred on Amiens Street at approximately 1.20pm this afternoon, involved both a pedestrian and a motorcyclist.

The female pedestrian has since been taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where her condition is being described as serious.

The motorcyclist, a man, has also been taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital for treatment. His injuries are understood to be non-life-threatening.

Gardaí remain at the scene of the collision and have closed off Amiens Street between the junctions of Talbot Street and Sheriff Street. Talbot Street is currently closed to traffic, with parts of Sheriff Street also closed.

The scene of the crash is currently being preserved and Gardaí have said that investigations remain ongoing.

The incident is under examination by the Garda Ombudsman (GSOC), who received a referral from gardaí under Section 102(1) of the Garda Siochana Act 2005.

This section provides for the referral of “any matter that appears … to indicate that the conduct of a member of the Garda Síochána may have resulted in the death of, or serious harm to, a person”.

As the matter is now under examination, GSOC said there will be no further comment at this time.