Man killed and three injured after Bus Eireann crash 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."

"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.""

"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 city this afternoon. The bus was not in service at the time. Emergency services and Bus Éireann personnel attended the scene and Bus Éireann offered full support to relevant authorities. 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, four ambulances and a National Ambulance Service rapid response vehicle also responded. The Luas power was shut down and ESB and public lighting crews were requested. Response was scaled back at 1.25pm and the public was asked to avoid Marlborough Street, North Earl Street, Talbot Street and surrounding areas.

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