UPDATE: One woman taken to hospital after Luas crash in Tallaght

Gardaí in Tallaght are investigating a collision on the Luas Red line at Tallaght.

The collision involving a car and the Luas occurred shortly after 12 midday today the 7th December 2016.

The Luas is now closed in both directions at the Tallaght Hospital stop.

A female passenger from the tram was taken to hospital for treatment, not believed to be life threatening.

An update released by Luas said: “Please be advised that there is no service between Belgard and Tallaght.

“Trams only running from The Point/Connolly to Belgard/Saggart due to an incident on the Red Line.

“We apologise for any and all inconvenience caused.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Tallaght Garda station on 01 6666000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.