Expressway coach rips out steel bollards on Dublin city centre footpath
Briefly

Pedestrians and other road users were left stunned as they witnessed a coach causing significant damage to heavy footpath bollards on Gardiner Street, near Dublin's Busáras station. Video footage shows the bus reversing into a third bollard but narrowly avoiding it before departing the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and Gardaí is currently investigating the incident that occurred on August 14 around 6:20 PM, as confirmed by both Gardaí and Bus Éireann.
Bus Éireann is looking into the incident involving one of its Expressway vehicles. They emphasized that while the damage was notable, thankfully, no injuries were reported. Witnesses on social media expressed their shock, noting the proximity of other pedestrians, including mothers with children, at the time of the incident. This has led to a larger discussion about the safety and presence of bollards in Dublin.
Social media reactions varied widely, with some users suggesting that the abundance of bollards in Dublin made incidents like this more likely. One observer even humorously proposed that 'the de-bollardization of Dublin has begun,' while another expressed a preference for driving over encountering such hazardous footpath conditions. The reactions highlight ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety and the challenges faced by road users in busy city areas.
Read at Irish Independent
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