Gardai and emergency services are attending the scene of an incident near Blackpool this morning where a double decker bus struck a railway bridge.
In a statement issued to RedFM News, Gardai say the incident occured at approximately 9.10am on Dublin Hill.
Bus Eireann have confirmed in a statement to RedFM news that there were no passengers on board the bus at the time, which was out of service. The driver of the bus was uninjured.
Iarnrod Eireann meanwhile say that the 7am train from Dublin to Cork was delayed by 30 minutes until the bridge was cleared to be safe for traffic.
Traffic diversions are currently in place.
Traffic diversions and on Dublin Hill Cork after a bus hit a bridge. @VirginMediaNews @CorkCityFire @AmbulanceNAS @GardaTraffic @CorkSafetyAlert pic.twitter.com/3CkWw8OUxS
— Paul Byrne (@PaulByrne_1) June 12, 2023
