Truck trailer caught fire near the J7 exit for Lucan Southbound (Image: Dublin Fire Brigade)
Truck fire causes major M50 delays near Lucan
There were strong delays on the M50 on Tuesday morning as a truck trailer caught fire near the J7 exit for Lucan Southbound, which caused lane closures.
The truck trailer caught fire as it entered the motorway from the N4 off-ramp and firefighters closed off lanes as they dealt with the blaze.
The vehicular fire caused delays on people’s morning commute, during a week where Dublin is hit strongly by traffic restrictions due to high-profile EU Presidency-related summits and meetings in the City Centre.
Truck trailer caught fire near the J7 exit for Lucan Southbound (Image: Dublin Fire Brigade)
The merge lane and left lane of the M50 by J7 Lucan Southbound have since been reopened.
A statement from Dublin Fire Brigade: “Firefighters were called to a truck trailer fire this morning on the M50 Dublin at J7 Lucan Southbound.
“The fire has now been dealt with and we’re awaiting recovery.”
