A morning commute to Dublin Airport has been thrown into disarray following a vehicle fire on the M1 motorway. Passengers are advised of heavy traffic and diversions due to the ongoing emergency situation.
Motorists traveling to Dublin Airport this morning have been warned of significant delays on the M1 due to a vehicle fire on the motorway. The incident occurred on the M1 between Junction 2 - Airport and Junction 2 - Airport (Northbound) shortly before 8:30 am on Tuesday. Images circulating on social media depict a travel coach engulfed in flames along the side of the motorway, with large plumes of smoke billowing from the vehicle.
Emergency services are currently at the scene, working to extinguish the blaze. The hard shoulder and the slip road are affected, causing disruption to traffic flow. Commuters are urged to exercise extreme caution while approaching the area. Drivers are advised to consider alternate routes if possible. The Junction 2 Airport off ramp has been closed to facilitate emergency services' efforts to contain the fire.Passengers traveling to Dublin Airport this morning have been warned of heavy traffic in the vicinity and ongoing diversions. In a statement released on X, a spokesperson for Dublin Airport said: 'Passenger Update: The Junction 2 slip road to the airport from the M1 northbound is currently closed while emergency services deal with a vehicle that went on fire. Traffic is heavy in the area. Diversions are in place.'
DUBLIN AIRPORT M1 VEHICLE FIRE TRAFFIC DELAYS MOTORWAY
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