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31st May 2018
03:46pm BST
Gardaí and Emergency Services are at the scene of a truck on fire at the northbound lanes of the M50 just after Junction 13.
It occurred at approximately 3pm on 31st May 2018. There is currently one lane open and there are significant traffic delays in the area.
Gardaí are advising that motorists travelling northbound on the M50 exit at Junction 15 or 16 and re join the M50 at Junction 12 where possible.
James Rowan was one of the first people to capture the truck as smoke filled the air.
He posted this picture on his Twitter account.
BREAKING: There is a truck on fire on the M50. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene.
— Lovin Dublin (@LovinDublin) May 31, 2018
Video credit: David Kirby pic.twitter.com/bsO4oVcmL4
Truck fire on #m50 at sandyford. Gonna be there for a while I'd say @aaroadwatch @M50Dublin @LiveDrive pic.twitter.com/mxot4Z1G2Y
— James Rowan (@JamesRowan) May 31, 2018
The right and middle lanes are now open N'bound before J13 as emergency services work to clear a truck fire. #m50safety
— M50 Dublin (@M50Dublin) May 31, 2018
One lane has reopened on the @M50Dublin. The fire has been knocked down but we will be on scene for sometime to fully extinguish it. Avoid the M50 NB around Dundrum if you can. @aaroadwatch @GardaTraffic https://t.co/p3noIFiRTO
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) May 31, 2018
#DUBLIN The M50 is now closed northbound due to the below vehicle fire. More here: https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE https://t.co/I9YhjlGQ9m
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) May 31, 2018
Emergency services on scene at a truck fire N'bound before J13. All lanes are currently blocked. #m50safety pic.twitter.com/q52vciFQ2j
— M50 Dublin (@M50Dublin) May 31, 2018
More to follow.
