Delays after multi-vehicle crash on Dublin's M50 as animals block busy motorway & ‘avoid' alert issued after incident
Motorists have been impacted by delays as animals block the road on a busy route whilst drivers on Dublin's
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This incident occurred between Junction 7 Lucan and Junction 9 Red Cow, with the hard shoulder impacted for
A second collision occurred this morning on the M4/N4 in Dublin on the eastbound route.
This occurred between Junction 4 Newcastle and Junction 3 Lucan.
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This incident has since been cleared but delays remain in place.
Separately on the M4/N4, there was further disruption as
This occurred between Junction 13 Correllstown and Junction 14 The Downs on the westbound route.
The incident has since been cleared.
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Drivers are being warned that traffic at the
Watch as man drives E-scooter down Dublin's M50 in shock footage
They warned: "Traffic is currently being metered in the South bore of Dublin Tunnel. Be patient, queue ahead!"
Transport Infrastructure Ireland issued a stark warning to all motorists today following bad weather yesterday leaving hazardous driving conditions.
They said: "Visibility is key! Foggy conditions require extra attention!
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"Keep yourself and others safe by turning on your fog lights, reducing speed, and maintaining a safe distance.
"Be the driver you'd want beside you. Safety is in your hands!"
M50 DELAYS
There is currently congestion hitting the M50 in
On the northbound route, there is congestion between Junction 9 (N7) Red Cow and Junction 6 M50/N3, between Junction 9 (N7) Red Cow and Junction 7 M50/N4 and between Junction 11 (N81)
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On the southbound route, there is a traffic build-up between Junction 3 M1/M50 and Junction 5 M50/N2, between Junction 4
'AVOID AREA'
Drivers in Co Cavan have also been urged to "avoid" a busy route leading into a town following a road incident.
The incident, which involved an e-scooter, saw a child and a teenager rushed to hospital.
Gardai and emergency services attended the scene on the N87 near Black Ridge roundabout in Ballyconnell at around 7:15pm.
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The road remains closed for a technical examination this morning and local diversions are in place.
A spokesperson for Cavan County Council said: "Following a traffic accident at the roundabout on the approach to Ballyconnell, the N87 is currently closed temporarily.
"Motorists are advised to avoid the area for the present."
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