Traffic is down to one lane as a result.
A collision on the M50 northbound prior to 7am is likely to cause traffic chaos for commuters making their way into Dublin this morning.
According to AA Roadwatch, the median lane, right lane, hard shoulder and part of the left lane were blocked as a result of the collision, reportedly involving five cars, near Junction 12 Firhouse.
DUBLIN: Collision on M50 N/B before J12 Firhouse blocking median, right lane, hard shoulder and part of left lane. https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) June 26, 2017
Dublin: M50 Nthbound. 5 car collision before j13 Ballinteer. Down to 1 lane. Emergency services at scene. Expect delays.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 26, 2017
Emergency services attended the scene shortly after the collision, but with the M50 northbound blocked, there was already evidence of significant delays before peak traffic times in the morning.
DUBLIN: M50 northbound blocked before J12 Firhouse as emergency service deal with multi-vehicle collision https://t.co/0bSXZ1R48T
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) June 26, 2017
AA Roadwatch added that onlookers may be adding to the delays.
Commuters who normally use the route should take note.
