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17th November 2017
04:56pm GMT
It has been reported that a person has been hit by a train at Sydney Parade.
Irish Rail took to Twitter to tell commuters that there will be delays for Dart services during this Friday rush hour following the incident.
A person has been struck by a train at Sydney Parade. Emergency services are on site and I will update asap
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) November 17, 2017
Looks like an extremely serious accident at Sydney Parade.. Hope everyone's OK.. pic.twitter.com/1jEoOVDhD0
— Rory James O'Neill (@RoryONeill1990) November 17, 2017
Emergency services are at the scene.
Services are only operating between Howth/Malahide and Lansdowne Road, and between Dun Laoghaire to Greystones until further notice.
Dublin Bus is currently accepting any rail tickets on its route for anyone who has been affected by the rail delays.
Update: DART services operating between Howth/Malahide and Lansdowne Road and between Dunlaoghaire to Greystones only. Dublin Bus accepting tickets. Knock on delays also to Northern Commuter and Maynooth services
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) November 17, 2017
It is not yet known what condition the person who was hit is in.
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