PICTURES: Dublin community in shock as one person dead following horror bus crash

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One person has died and three others have been taken to hospital after a bus crashed into pedestrians in Dublin on Thursday afternoon. 

A number of pedestrians were struck by the double-decker bus in Dublin city centre on the pedestrianised North Earl Street shortly after 12.30pm.

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Serious bus crash in Dublin City centre.

Bus drove along a pedestrian street. Word is no fatalities but many injured.

This is shocking. pic.twitter.com/JaB3VdJiuw

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The crash happened at the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street, where the Bus Eireann vehicle would have been driving.

An Garda Síochána and the emergency response unit responded to the scene.

A tent has been erected around the crash site and a garda cordon has been put in place.

The front window of the bus has been smashed.

It is understood the incident is being treated as a road crash.

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan confirmed the tragic news and said his thoughts were with the family of the person wo had been fatally injured.

Dublin Fire Brigade said it “received reports of a road traffic collision involving a bus and pedestrians”.

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It said:

“In total, over 20 firefighter/paramedics and advanced paramedics responded on four engines, two emergency tenders with heavy rescue tools and an advanced paramedic response car.

“Two district officers also responded to the incident along with four ambulances and a rapid response vehicle from the National Ambulance Service.

“We are asking the public to please avoid Marlborough Street, North Earl Street, Talbot Street and surrounding areas.”

Luas Green Line services were suspended between Parnell Street and St Stephen’s Green because of the incident.

Bus Eireann said:

“One of our vehicles was involved in an incident in the Talbot Street/North Earl Street area of Dublin city.

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“The vehicle was not in service at the time of the incident.

“Emergency services and Bus Eireann personnel attended the scene. Bus Eireann is offering its full support to the relevant authorities and will provide any additional assistance required.”