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Roisin Cullen

Heavy recovery cranes needed after large truck flips over on the M50

Emergency services rushed to the M50 this afternoon after a large truck flipped over.

There were traffic restrictions in place for a while and heavy cranes were needed to move the truck back onto its wheels. It happened at J6 Blanch S'bound off ramp to N3 outbound.

There are still delays in place with motorists advised to take care on approach. Wires are now in place to start lifting the truck so that the slip can finally be cleared.

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Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted: "Traffic restrictions on M50 Southbound J6 Blanchardstown to the N3 Northbound (slip) as we deal with a roll over road traffic collision. Delays on approach."

M50 tweeted: "Our heavy recovery cranes are on scene to lift the overturned truck back onto its wheels at J6 Blanch S'bound off ramp to N3 outbound. Slip remains closed.

"Wires are in place to start lifting the truck back onto its wheels so we can remove it and commence clean up at J6 Blanch S'bound off ramp. Slip is currently closed."

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