All northbound lanes of the M50 at Junction 5 Finglas are closed due to an ongoing incident - follow live traffic updates below.
Traffic on the M50 has come to a complete standstill as all northbound lanes have been closed at Junction 5 Finglas due to an ongoing incident.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed the closure in a statement on X, saying: "The M50 northbound is currently closed at Junction 5, as gardai and emergency services attend a road traffic incident. Motorists travelling in the area may experience delays and are advised to take alternative routes where possible."
The exact nature of the incident remains unclear, and gardai have been contacted for further details.
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