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M50/N11 "at a standstill" after crash

Gardaí are on the scene of the collision.

A MAJOR PART of the M50 has been reduced to one lane after a crash.

Gardaí are on scene at the crash, which occurred near the Shankill by-pass just before the Loughlinstown roundabout earlier today.

Gardaí have closed the road to one lane as they attempt to clear the damage from the area.

It is not yet known if there are any injuries or how many cars were involved.

Dublin N11 Southbound remains closed from loughlinstown roundabout due to earlier collision
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) July 30, 2014

An Garda Síochána / Twitter

@M50Dublin N11 southbound at a standstill at M50 junction Garda closed road around Cherrywood. Diversion through Shankill.
— Maureen O'Brien (@gingerspiceOB) July 30, 2014

Maureen O'Brien / Twitter

Gardaí say that they are unsure how long the road will remain closed for.

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