An injured dog was being cared for yesterday evening after getting trapped under a Luas tram.
The scary incident happened just before 3pm yesterday afternoon when the dog got caught under the tram at the Fatima stop on the red line. Emergency services were called to the scene with DSPCA assisting Dublin Fire Brigade with the rescue.
Sharing a picture from the scene, Dublin Fire Brigade confirmed that the dog named Billy had been seen by a vet and needed further treatment. They said: "Earlier this afternoon, Firefighters from Dolphins Barn were called to a dog who was trapped under a tram on the red line. Working with DublinSPCA the dog was freed and assessed by a vet before transport to for further treatment."
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Luas services were affected for a time as the rescue took place for around 45 minutes. Tickets were being honoured on Dublin Bus and services resumed with delays shortly after the hurt pooch was rescued.
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