Driver hospitalised after crashing into traffic lights

A driver was taken to hospital with potential spinal injuries after the car they were travelling in collided with a set of traffic lights last night.

The incident occurred on Mount Anville Road in Goatstown, and units from Rathfarnham Fire station attended the crash.

Rathfarnam responded to this single vehicle RTC last night. Minor injuries. Always wear a seat belt and never ever drink and drive. #fireEMS pic.twitter.com/iGopvx4Iod

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) April 14, 2017

The driver was treated at the scene by paramedics before being transferred to hospital.

In a message from DFB this morning they reminded motorists to always wear their seatbelt and to never, ever drink and drive.