Cyclist taken to hospital after being hit by Luas near Heuston Station

Red line services were affected as a result of the collision.

By Rónán Duffy Monday 9 Dec 2013, 10:05 AM

Dec 9th 2013, 10:05 AM 18,602 Views 54 Comments

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A CYCLIST HAS been taken to hospital by ambulance after they were struck by a Luas tram at Stephen’s Lane near Heuston Station.

(Pic: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland)

As a result of the incident the Luas red line had been operating only between Tallaght/Saggart to the Blackhorse stop in Inchicore. Services running from Blackhorse into the city centre had been temporarily stopped but are now operating as normal.

A member of the garda traffic corps on Stephen’s Lane this morning. (Pic: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland)

The collision between the cyclist and the Luas is being investigated by gardaí and Luas officials.

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The Dublin Fire Brigade was also at the scene but has since left.

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Cyclist taken to hospital after being hit by Luas near Heuston Station

Red line services were affected as a result of the collision.

Read: Luas tram and car collide in minor incident >