Rail delays after jeep crashes into level crossing barrier at Sandymount

Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade attended the crash. No-one was injured.

RAIL USERS IN the Dublin area were being advised to expect delays this evening after a jeep towing a trailer crashed into a level crossing barrier at Sandymount.

The incident happened at around 4.40pm this evening.

Gardaí were also advising motorists to expect traffic delays in the area as a result – but it’s reported the problem has now eased. Dublin Fire Brigade also attended the incident.

No-one was injured in the collision, Gardaí said.

Sandymount: our Donnybrook appliance attended a trailer vs @IrishRail barrier today. Stop on red lights. #dart pic.twitter.com/dVwG2zTKlf
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) March 7, 2015

Dublin Fire Brigade / Twitter

DUBLIN: Sandymount Ave reopened at DART crossing following crash. Repair works to line ongoing, motorists should exercise caution
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) March 7, 2015

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

Dublin Traffic – delays on Sandymount Avenue following an earlier traffic incident, Gardaí at scene - please use an alternative route
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 7, 2015

An Garda Síochána / Twitter

DART services operating approx 30mins late due to damage to level crossing at Sandymount caused by road vehicle
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) March 7, 2015

Iarnród Éireann / Twitter

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