Temporary delays as truck went on fire on the M50

Smoke in the area affected visibility for drivers.

Updated 7.47pm

EMERGENCY SERVICES HAD to deal with a truck on fire on the M50 earlier today.

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The truck was located on the M50 northbound just after Junction 6, Blanchardstown.

It’s understood that the incident happened at around 1.30pm this afternoon.

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The fire has now been extinguished and was awaiting recovery.

Truck on fire N'bound between J6 & J5. Emergency services on scene. Caution advised as visibility is affected. @DubFireBrigade #m50safety pic.twitter.com/sBnXZTT1wN
— M50 Dublin (@M50Dublin) January 6, 2017

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AA roadwatch said at the time that the fire meant it was slow on approach from before J7 Lucan northbound and from J5 Finglas southbound.

Dublin: M50 Nthbound expect delays due to truck on fire between j6 Blanchardstown & j5 Finglas. Exercise caution approaching scene.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 6, 2017

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Gardaí were advising motorists to drive with caution as smoke is likely to affect visibility.

The truck has since been cleared.

- Additional reporting Aoife Barry

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