One person dead, three injured after bus crash in Dublin city centre
James Cox and Eva Osborne
One person has died, and three people have been taken to hospital after a Bus Éireann bus crashed in Dublin city centre, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has told the Dáil.
The incident took place at the junction of North Earl Street and Marlborough Street.
A number of garda cars are on the scene, in addition to Dublin Fire Brigade units and ambulance personnel.
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.
Luas Green Line services were suspended between Parnell Street and St Stephen’s Green because of the incident.
Talbot Street is closed from Gardiner Street. Marlborough Street is closed from Cathal Brugha Street.
A number of ambulances have already left the scene this afternoon, with the street set to remain closed for some time.
Bus Éireann has confirmed one of its buses was involved in an incident - it was not in service at the time.
The operator said it has staff working alongside the emergency services and says it will offer its full support to the authorities.
In a statement, Dublin Fire Brigade said it is dealing with a "serious incident"at the junction of Talbot Street and North Earl Street.
"We are asking the public to please avoid the area. As ever, we are asking people to avoid sharing images of the scene."
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ray McAdam, said his thoughts are with those who have been injured and with their families at this difficult time.
"I want to reassure Dubliners that the situation is being actively managed, and I would ask the public to avoid the area to allow emergency services to carry out their work."
In a statement, gardaí said: "Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a serious road traffic incident involving a bus on North Earl Street, Dublin 1 today Thursday 5th February 2026.
"Talbot Street is closed from Gardiner Street. Marlborough Street is closed from Cathal Brugha Street.
"Local diversions are in place. No further details are available at this time."
Additional reporting PA.
