Delays on M50 as firefighters battle waste truck on fire

Dublin’s M50. Stock image
Motorists are advised of delays on the M50 as firefighters are responding to a waste truck on fire this evening.
Dublin Fire Brigade is currently at the scene of a the fire on the M50 Northbound at J7 in Lucan, Dublin.
A spokesperson for the fire brigade said road users can expect the full closure.
“Firefighters are currently responding to a waste truck fire, Northbound on M50 in Dublin J7 Lucan,” he said.
“A full closure is in place, we’ll keep you updated as the incident develops,” a spokesperson for the Dublin Fire Brigade said.
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A spokesperson for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Traffic has described the incident as “serious”.
They also advised motorists to expect delays during their journeys, adding that all lanes are currently closed between J7 Lucan and J6 Blanchardstown.
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