PHOTOS: Two-hour tailback on Kildare's M7 as lorry bursts into flames

By Kildarenow Reporter

Published 25th Feb 2022, 21:33 GMT

The aftermath of the HGV fire on the M7 this afternoon

placeholder image — The aftermath of the HGV fire on the M7 this afternoon

Motorists travelling past Kildare on the M7 were stuck in a two-hour tailback due to a HGV fire this afternoon.

placeholder image — Motorists travelling past Kildare on the M7 were stuck in a two-hour tailback due to a HGV fire this afternoon.

The incident happened on the eastbound lanes between Ballybrittas and Monasterevin junctions on the motorway between 2pm and 4pm.

placeholder image — The incident happened on the eastbound lanes between Ballybrittas and Monasterevin junctions on the motorway between 2pm and 4pm.

Traffic was completely stopped while emergency services dealt with the blaze.

The tarmac was later seen to be heavily stained from the incident.

A recovery truck was later called to tow away the fire-ravaged vehicle.

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