A serious road traffic incident occurred in Dublin city centre on Thursday, when a Bus Éireann double-decker bus struck several pedestrians.
The crash took place shortly after 12:30 pm. The bus had been traveling along Talbot Street and was attempting to make a left turn onto the one-way system on Marlborough Street. Instead of completing the turn, the vehicle veered across the road and entered the pedestrianised area of North Earl Street, where it collided with people on the footpath.
Emergency services, including Gardaí, Dublin Fire Brigade, and ambulance crews, responded quickly to the scene. A number of individuals sustained serious injuries after being hit by the bus. Reports indicated that at least one person became trapped under the vehicle and required rescue efforts. The bus driver was among those injured and taken to hospital for treatment, along with several others affected by the collision. Initial information suggested that one individual may have suffered fatal injuries, though this remained unconfirmed at the time.
The area around North Earl Street became the focus of a major emergency response. Authorities established cordons and closed parts of the surrounding streets to facilitate rescue operations and secure the scene. Talbot Street was closed from Gardiner Street, while Marlborough Street was shut from Cathal Brugha Street. Local traffic diversions were put in place to manage the disruption in this busy central district.
The incident disrupted normal activity in a popular part of the city centre, close to key landmarks and transport routes. Gardaí treated the event as a serious road traffic collision and began their investigation into the circumstances. No immediate details emerged about the potential cause, such as mechanical failure, driver error, or other contributing factors.
This event drew a rapid and large-scale response from emergency services due to the number of casualties and the public location. Updates on the conditions of those injured and the progress of the investigation were expected as more information became available from authorities. The crash highlighted ongoing concerns about road safety in densely populated urban areas where buses and pedestrians share tight spaces.
