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A DUBLIN BUS was damaged this afternoon after it struck a tree branch in Clonsilla.

Images from the scene show significant damage to the top deck at the front of the 39A bus. The incident occurred at the junction of Mountview Road and Hartstown Road.

Two Dublin Fire Brigade trucks attended and two HSE ambulances were also sent to the scene as a precaution. A garda spokesperson said there were no injuries in the incident.

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The damaged bus has now been removed from the scene and council workers have cleared the debris.

A Dublin Bus spokesperson said that the company is investigating the incident.

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Top deck of Dublin bus damaged after crashing into tree branch

Read: Union says asking Dublin Bus workers to cancel strike on day of All-Ireland replay is ‘insulting’>

Read: Bus strike latest: Passenger falls ill on Dart as commuters face more disruption>

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