Eight people have been injured after a bus crashed into a Luas in Dublin city centre this morning.
The Luas tram was derailed in the crash at the corner of Queen Street and Benburb Street just after 7am this morning.
Gardaí have confirmed that up to eight people have been taken to hospital following the crash.
It is believed the driver of the tram and a number of Luas employees were among those hospitalised.
Emergency services are at the scene.
The road has been closed and diversions are in place. Gardaí said it will be up to four hours before the scene is cleared.
Firefighters/Paramedics from Phibsborough and HQ responded to collision between a LUAS tram and a bus this morning on Queen Street. 9 people treated and transported to hospital by DFB and NAS ambulances. No life-threatening injuries. Expect delays in the area. pic.twitter.com/ISJLxFlSxp
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) March 16, 2019
Luas operator Transdev has said that due to the crash Red Line services are only operating between Tallaght/Saggart and Blackhorse.
There is no service between Blackhorse and Connolly/The Point.
All tickets are valid on Dublin bus services operating near the Red Line.
Luas has apologised for any inconvenience.
Main image shows a file photo of a Luas tram in Dublin
Service Disruption on the Red Line due to an incident in the City Centre.
Services are operating from Tallaght/Saggart-Blackhorse. No service operating between Blackhorse-Connolly/The Point. Tickets are valid on Dublin Bus. See https://t.co/FiPHSSPLZt for more information.— Luas (@Luas) March 16, 2019
