One person has died and three others have been taken to hospital after a bus crashed into pedestrians in Dublin’s city centre.
The crash, at the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street, was reported shortly after 12.30pm on Thursday.
A tent has been erected around the crash site and a garda cordon has been put in place. A double-decker Bus Eireann vehicle was also seen with its front window smashed.
Irish justice minister Jim O’Callaghan told the Dail parliament: “I regret to say that there has been a fatality there and three others have been taken to hospital.
“Obviously, our thoughts are with the family of the person who has been fatally injured, and indeed the people who are in hospital. We wish them well.”
Dublin Fire Brigade said it “received reports of a road traffic collision involving a bus and pedestrians”.
It said: “In total, over 20 firefighter/paramedics and advanced paramedics responded on four engines, two emergency tenders with heavy rescue tools and an advanced paramedic response car.
“Two district officers also responded to the incident along with four ambulances and a rapid response vehicle from the National Ambulance Service.”
Luas Green Line services were suspended between Parnell Street and St Stephen’s Green because of the incident.
The Dublin Fire Brigade said: “The Luas has shut down power in the area and the ESB along with public lighting have been requested to the scene.
“As of 1.25pm, we have scaled our response back to two fire engines, one emergency tender and one district officer.
“We are asking the public to please avoid Marlborough Street, North Earl Street, Talbot Street and surrounding areas.”
Bus Eireann confirmed one of its vehicles was involved in the incident. It was not in service at the time.
“Emergency services and Bus Eireann personnel attended the scene. Bus Eireann is offering its full support to the relevant authorities and will provide any additional assistance required.”
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