One dead and three injured as double-decker bus crashes in Dublin city centre

"Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of the major incident after a Bus &Eacuteireann vehicle crashed on the pedestrianised North Earl Street. Ambulances and units from Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene. A tent has been erected around the crash site, and a garda cordon has been put in place. The front window of the bus has been smashed. Debris can be seen strewn across the pedestrianised street as firefighters and paramedics put up fencing around the site."

"Dublin Fire Brigade said it "received reports of a road traffic collision involving a bus and pedestrians". 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.""

A number of pedestrians have been hit by a double-decker bus on North Earl Street in Dublin city centre. The crash occurred at the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street where the Bus Éireann vehicle would have been driving. Gardaí, Dublin Fire Brigade units and ambulances responded and a tent and garda cordon were set up around the crash site. The front window of the bus was smashed and debris littered the pedestrianised street. Talbot Street and Marlborough Street are closed with local diversions. Luas Green Line services were suspended between Parnell Street and St Stephen's Green.

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