Multi-vehicle collision at Tallaght exit on the M50 causing delays
UPDATE 16:36: The M50 northbound is now closed and traffic is being diverted to the off-ramp at Junction 11.
Motorists are being warned of delays on the M50 northbound this afternoon due to a multi-vehicle collision near the Junction 11, Tallaght.
Traffic had already been slow in the area due to a collision at Junction 9, and the latest incident means traffic is now building on approach and there are delays in the area.
Garda Traffic: Gardaí & emergency services still @ scene
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) August 3, 2017
of collision M50 Jct 11 n/bound 5 car collision. Delays expected pic.twitter.com/nHsEbbpCpr
#M50 Northbound temporarily closed at Tallaght as we deal with a 4 car RTC, traffic diverting at J11. @M50Dublin @aaroadwatch @LiveDrive pic.twitter.com/iWN2uV6QCe
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) August 3, 2017
Correction J11! Tallaght
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) August 3, 2017
DUBLIN: Another collision on the M50 n'bound. Middle and right lanes blocked at J11 Tallaght. Delays back to J12. https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) August 3, 2017
According to the AA, both the middle and right lanes are blocked, and emergency services are on the scene.
Motorists are advised to take care in the area and to use alternative routes if possible.
More to follow…
