Watch: truck crashes into Dart level crossing gates

Drivers and rail passengers experienced significant delays as damaged gates removed

CCTV caught a truck damaging Merrion gates level crossing today. Full services resumed with delays of up to 15 minutes. Pics: Irish Rail

Drivers and rail passengers experienced significant delays in Dublin after a truck damaged level crossing gates in Sandymount on Wednesday.

North and south bound Dart and Commuter services were delayed by up to 30 minutes as a result of the incident. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route as repairs are ongoing.

Services have since resumed although Irish Rail has warned of delays.

A spokesman for Irish Rail said the truck, which was transporting multiple cars, crashed into and damaged the gates before driving away.

Vehicle registration details were caught on CCTV and have been passed onto gardaí, he said.

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