Gardai say man (80s) was killed and driver and two pedestrians injured in Bus Eireann crash in Dublin city centre

"Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of the major incident after a Bus Éireann vehicle crashed on the pedestrianised North Earl Street. The crash happened at the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street, where the Bus Eireann vehicle would have been driving. 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."

"Dublin Fire Brigade said it "received reports of a road traffic collision involving a bus and pedestrians". It said: "In total, over 20 firefighter/paramedics and advanced paramedics responded on four engines, two emergency tenders with heavy rescue tools and an advanced paramedic response car. "Two district officers also responded to the incident along with four ambulances and a rapid response vehicle from the National Ambulance Service.""

"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. "No further details are available at this time," added the spokesperson. Sarah Burke and Keith Kelly"

A Bus Éireann double-decker crashed on the pedestrianised North Earl Street at the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street, striking pedestrians and causing a major incident. Ambulances and Dublin Fire Brigade units responded, with over 20 firefighter/paramedics and advanced paramedics deployed on four engines, two emergency tenders and an advanced paramedic response car, plus two district officers, four ambulances and a National Ambulance Service rapid response vehicle. The bus front window was smashed, debris was strewn across the street, a tent and garda cordon were erected, and Talbot and Marlborough streets were closed with local diversions. No further details are available.

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