The Port Tunnel has reopened after a vehicle went on fire this morning

The tunnel was closed since around 7am.

Updated 14:20.

THE DUBLIN PORT Tunnel has fully re-opened after it was closed in both directions this morning when a heavy goods vehicle went on fire.

The 5 axle ban on trucks in the city centre has been reinstated after it was temporarily lifted to help ease traffic.

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Dublin: Dublin Port Tunnel is currently closed in both direction due to a vehicle on fire. Emergency Services en route. Delays expected.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 18, 2015

An Garda Síochána / Twitter

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 7am.

Confirmed vehicle fire in the tunnel. We have sent a full response. @LiveDrive @M50Dublin @GardaTraffic
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) September 18, 2015

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Gardaí are protecting themselves from the smoke in the Port Tunnel. pic.twitter.com/7ktk6XsS5J
— Mike Hogan-Gilmartin (@mikehoganmedia) September 18, 2015

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A man was taken to the Mater Hospital as a precaution this morning.

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Dublin Bus reported that some of its routes were experiencing delays due to the closure:

Due to the closure of the Port Tunnel as a result of a fire buses operating via Drumcondra & Malahide Rd are experiencing severe delays.
— dublinbusnews (@dublinbusnews) September 18, 2015

Dublin Bus / Twitter

While Dublin Airport advised passangers to allow extra time for travelling to the airport.

An incident has closed the Port Tunnel in both directions this morning. Please allow for additional time if travelling to the airport.
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) September 18, 2015

Dublin Airport / Twitter

The Port Tunnel has reopened after a vehicle went on fire this morning

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