Watch horror moment lorry containing ‘aerosol cans and textiles' bursts into flames with loud bang in busy Irish town
The horror blaze happened on Lucan Road near a petrol station in Lucan Village,
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Shock videos show huge flames bellowing into the sky
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It is unknown when the road will reopen
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It is understood that the vehicle had been carrying aerosol cans
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Dublin Fire Brigade
took to
to share the image and give an update.
The terrifying footage shows the HGV alight on the road with plumes of black smoke engulfing the air.
Loud banging noises can be heard as the fire rages and debris can be seen flying through the sky.
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Posting on
"A fire load consisting of aerosol cans, textiles and fuel oils made for a high intensity fire.
"EPA Ireland and SDCC have been requested and the road will remain closed for cleaning/recovery."
There is currently no indication of when the road will be reopened.
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Gardai rushed to the scene of the fire this morning to assist fire crews in managing the horror scene.
In a statement a spokesperson said: "Gardai were assisting fire services at the scene of a truck on fire on the Lucan Road this morning, Wednesday 30
th
July 2025."
Major motorway closed after lorry bursts into flames as drivers face hour-long delays and 7 miles of congestion
Earlier Dublin Fire Crews had warned road users to avoid the area amid the blaze.
Posting on social media they said: "Temporary road closure in Lucan Village near Brookvale as we deal with a HGV fire.
"Avoid if possible."
The blaze has since been extinguished but horror images have emerged of the aftermath.
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Images show officials attempting to clean the scene
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The horror blaze happened on Lucan Road near a petrol station
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Just the shell of the vehicle is left with the metal framed disfigured by the inferno.
The entire front of the truck is also gutted following the blaze and left a terrifying black colour.
Debris covers the road and footpath surrounding the remains of the vehicle with aerosol cans littering the scene.
And trees to the side have been left charred by the vehicle fire.
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A fireball can be seen amid the blaze
Credit: Dublin Fire Brigade / X
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Cans can be seen littering the road around the burnt out truck
Credit: Dublin Fire Brigade / X
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Huge flames rose from the lorry as thick black smoke billowed into the air
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