Heavy traffic on M50 after collision at J11 Tallaght

A Dublin Fire Brigade crew extinguished a car fire.

By Órla Ryan Thursday 25 Oct 2018, 8:27 AM

Oct 25th 2018, 8:27 AM 24,177 Views 24 Comments

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TRAFFIC IS HEAVY on the M50 northbound this morning, following a collision at J11 Tallaght.

The collision was blocking the right and middle lanes but has since been cleared.

A Dublin Fire Brigade crew extinguished a car fire. The fire is believed to have been the result of an electrical or mechanical fault. No one was injured.

Emergency services on scene at a collision N'bound before J11 Tallaght blocking the right and middle lanes. Traffic heavy on approach. #m50safety pic.twitter.com/KoQzn2lEgS
— M50 Dublin (@M50Dublin) October 25, 2018

Source: M50 Dublin/Twitter

AA Roadwatch said traffic remains heavy on approach from J13 Sandyford and, in the other direction, from J6 Blanchardstown.

Earlier this morning a crew from Tallaght fire station extinguished a car fire in #Ballymount. Car fires can create a lot of smoke and can be visible from some distance. The fire is believed to have been a result of an electrical or mechanical fault. No injuries. pic.twitter.com/xrCZAZqEfJ
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 25, 2018

Source: Dublin Fire Brigade/Twitter

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There are also delays on the N81 inbound before the M50, where the right lane is blocked following an incident.

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Heavy traffic on M50 after collision at J11 Tallaght