PHOTOS: Port Tunnel reopens after being shut down due to car fire

By Kildarenow Reporter
Published 17th Nov 2022, 17:40 GMT
The burned out car in Dublin Tunnel / Images: Dublin Fire Brigadeplaceholder image
The burned out car in Dublin Tunnel / Images: Dublin Fire Brigade
The Port Tunnel in Dublin has reopened to traffic in both directions after a vehicle caught fire in the tunnel's south bore.placeholder image
The Port Tunnel in Dublin has reopened to traffic in both directions after a vehicle caught fire in the tunnel's south bore.
Dublin Fire Brigade said firefighters rushed to the scene and the key infrastructure had to be closed for a number of hours after a car burst into flames.placeholder image
Dublin Fire Brigade said firefighters rushed to the scene and the key infrastructure had to be closed for a number of hours after a car burst into flames.

There were knock-on traffic delays as a result and motorists were advised to avoid the area.

Public transport services were disrupted such as Translink and Goldline coaches. 

Earlier, one Tunnel user reported a lot of smoke before the emergency services arrived. 

The motorist said: "Car broken down in left lane of Dublin Port Tunnel heading Southbound. Possible fire as lot of smoke getting thicker. Advise to avoid or use recirculating air if already in tunnel."

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