Gardai at scene of major incident after bus crashes on pedestrianised street in Dublin city centre

"The crash happened at the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street. Ambulances and units from Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene. A tent has been erected around the crash site, and a garda cordon has been put in place. The front window of the bus has been smashed. Debris can be seen strewn across the pedestrianised street as firefighters and paramedics put up fencing around the site."

"Talbot Street is closed from Gardiner Street. Marlborough Street is closed from Cathal Brugha Street with local diversions in place. Luas Green Line services have been suspended between Parnell Street and St Stephen's Green due to the incident. Gardaí said they are at the scene of a "serious road traffic incident involving a bus on North Earl Street, Dublin 1". "No further details are available at this time," added the spokesperson."

A bus collided at the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street in Dublin 1. Ambulances and Dublin Fire Brigade units responded and erected a tent around the crash site while gardai established a cordon. The bus’s front window was smashed and debris is strewn across the pedestrianised street as firefighters and paramedics put up fencing. Talbot Street is closed from Gardiner Street and Marlborough Street is closed from Cathal Brugha Street, with local diversions in place. Luas Green Line services are suspended between Parnell Street and St Stephen's Green. Gardaí said they are at the scene of a "serious road traffic incident involving a bus on North Earl Street, Dublin 1" and no further details are available; Bus Éireann has been contacted for comment.

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