Dublin Fire Brigade say the recovery will take some time.
Motorists using the M50 in Dublin faced long delays after two collisions led to significant tailbacks on Thursday morning.
Two collisions, one just before Junction 6 Blanchardstown and another just before Junction 9 Red Cow, caused huge traffic delays for motorists.
Emergency services on scene at collision S'bound between J7 & J9 blocking 3 lanes. Only Auxiliary lane open. Traffic heavy on approach. pic.twitter.com/52gtGMtuC4
— M50 Dublin (@M50Dublin) October 20, 2016
We have units from Tallaght and Dolphins Barn on scene working at this RTC. https://t.co/oMbsUsmSqA
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 20, 2016
DUBLIN Two crashes on M50 southbound;one before J6 Blanchardstown & another at J9 Red Cow. Traffic heavy https://t.co/r19oH1u8F2
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) October 20, 2016
The collision just before J6 Blanchardstown was cleared as of 8am on Thursday, but the collision near the Red Cow, which involved six vehicles and blocked three lanes at one point, is expected to take longer to clear.
We have left scene now. 6 vehicles involved in the RTC in lane 3. Recovery will take some time. https://t.co/izV4qhPH47
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 20, 2016
DUBLIN: Crash cleared M50 south at J9 Red Cow. Delays from the M1/M50 Interchange remain.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) October 20, 2016
DUB: Taking approx 1hr 35 mins to travel south on M50 from M1/M50 Interchange to J9 Red Cow. https://t.co/xIOpAblVS1
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) October 20, 2016
Motorists are advised to expect delays and for more information, keep an eye on AA Roadwatch on Twitter.
