Update (14:39): The crash has now been cleared, and traffic has returned to normal, according to AA Roadwatch.
Authorities advised drivers of a major incident on the N11 this afternoon, which has caused major delays from Cherrywood all the way back to Cabinteely.
AA Roadwatch later reported that the incident had been cleared.
DUBLIN: A crash outbound on the N11/ Stillorgan Rd before the Wyattville Rd jct in Cherrywood has now been cleared. https://t.co/xIOpAblVS1
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) May 2, 2016
The incident occurred on the southbound portion of the dual carriageway, with five vehicles reportedly involved, and Gardaí confirmed that emergency services were on the scene.
Five car pile up on the N11 just before the Cherrywood exit – traffic backed up to Cabinteely
— Kerrie O’ Brien (@kerriepoetry) May 2, 2016
DUBLIN: Crash outbound on the N11/ Stillorgan Rd before the Wyattville Rd jct in Cherrywood. https://t.co/xIOpAblVS1
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) May 2, 2016
Dublin Traffic – Dealys outbound on N11 Cabinteely bypass after a RTC – Emergency services at scene
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 2, 2016