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One person hospitalised after collision between car and Luas

The incident happened shortly after 5pm yesterday evening.

We're currently on scene at an RTC on Parkgate Street. Car v @Luas. @LiveDrive @aaroadwatch pic.twitter.com/9c2PkCSCeF
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 6, 2016

Dublin Fire Brigade / Twitter

THE DRIVER OF a Luas was hospitalised yesterday evening after a collision with a car.

The woman was taken to hospital as a precaution and is understood not to be suffering from serious injuries.

The incident saw one car colliding with the Luas on Parkgate Street at around 5.15pm yesterday evening.

Service Disruption on the Red Line, click https://t.co/FiPHSSPLZt for more information. We apologize for any inconvenience.
— Luas (@Luas) January 6, 2016

Luas / Twitter

The incident resulted in lengthy delays of over an hour on the Luas Red Line.

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