Bus and Tram Crash in Smithfield

Today on October 28th a Dublin tour bus and tram collided in Smithfield, Dublin. Eight people were injured and taken to hospital immediately following crash.

The event occurred around 11am.

The Luas was travelling in the direction of Tallaght and the tour bus crashed into it from the road curve.

Luas Red Line, which runs from The Point to the south-west suburbs, was stopped after the crash. But has since reopened.

None of injured people that have been taken to hospital are regarded as life-threatening.

Picture by @gerrycurran

Picturey by @Donohuereports