Stretch of Dublin motorway closes for hours after fatal incident

Motorists have been advised to avoid the area near Blanchardstown.
Stretch of Dublin motorway closes for hours after fatal incident

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

A stretch of Dublin motorway is to remain closed for hours following a fatal incident.

The incident took place on the N3 motorway at Blanchardstown at about 10.50am on Friday morning.

The N3 inbound is expected to remain closed for a number of hours to allow for an examination of the scene.

Gardaí are at the scene and local diversions are in place.

Motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

More to follow...

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