11/01/2016

Major Delays Expected On M50 After Truck Overturns

Motorists are being urged to expect major delays on the M50 after a truck overturned on a slip road.

The driver of the truck has been taken to hospital, however his condition is unknown.

The truck is in the process of being righted, according to Gardaí, however the slip road remains blocked.

Dublin Fire Brigade is asking drivers to be careful as leaked fuel remains at the scene.

(CD/JP)

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