Number of pedestrians hit in major incident involving double-decker bus in Dublin city centre

"Bus Éireann said that one of its vehicles was involved in an incident this afternoon in the Talbot Street/North Earl Street area of Dublin city. It said the bus "was not in service at the time". Emergency services and Bus Éireann personnel attended, and the company said it is supporting the authorities. "Emergency services and Bus Eireann personnel attended the scene. Bus Eireann is offering its full support to the relevant authorities and will provide any additional assistance required," it said in a statement."

"Dublin Fire Brigade said it "received reports of a road traffic collision involving a bus and pedestrians" shortly after 12.30pm. 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.""

"Luas Green Line services were suspended between Parnell Street and St Stephen's Green because of the incident. The Dublin Fire Brigade added: "The Luas has shut down power in the area and the ESB along with public lighting have been requested to the scene. "As of 1.25pm, we have scaled our response back to two fire engines, one emergency tender and one District Officer. "We are asking the public to please avoid Marlborough Street, North Earl Street, Talbot Street and surrounding areas.""

A Bus Éireann vehicle was involved in an incident in the Talbot Street/North Earl Street area of Dublin this afternoon. The bus was not in service. Emergency services and Bus Éireann personnel attended, and the company offered full support to authorities. Dublin Fire Brigade received reports of a road traffic collision involving a bus and pedestrians shortly after 12.30pm. More than 20 firefighter/paramedics and advanced paramedics responded with multiple engines, emergency tenders and an advanced paramedic response car, alongside district officers, ambulances and a rapid response vehicle. Luas Green Line services were suspended and power to the Luas was shut down while ESB and public lighting were requested. The fire brigade scaled back its response by 1.25pm and asked the public to avoid the area.

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