Woman injured as Luas collides with car in Tallaght

Red Line closed in both directions between Tallaght and Belgard after midday collision

The Luas is closed in both directions between Tallaght and Belgard because of the collision
The Luas is closed in both directions between Tallaght and Belgard because of the collision

A woman has been injured after a car and a Luas collided.

Gardaí said she was a passenger on a tram which was in collision with the vehicle near the Hospital stop in Tallaght.

The crash happened at about midday on Wednesday.

The woman’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and she was treated in hospital.

The Luas operators, Transdev, said services between Belgard and Tallaght on the outskirts of the capital were closed with trams only running from The Point/Connolly stops to Belgard/Saggart stops.

It said alternative bus services are running to all stops between Belgard and Tallaght.

Gardaí have asked anyone who witnessed the collision to contact Tallaght Garda station on 01 6666000.

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Niamh Towey

Niamh Towey

Niamh Towey is an Irish Times journalist