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28th Sep 2021

Luas services disrupted after man struck by Luas on Red Line

Stephen Porzio

The man was seriously injured in the incident.

A man has been seriously injured after being struck by a Luas on Monday evening (27 September).

Gardaí attended the scene of the incident, which happened at Suir Road in Dublin 8 shortly before midnight.

The man was taken to St James’ Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

In a statement to JOE, Gardaí said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

As a result of the incident, there are no Luas Red Line services operating between Blackhorse and The Point this morning.

The Luas said on Twitter it will be operating a Red Line service between Blackhorse and Tallaght/Saggart.

Luas tickets are valid on Dublin Bus for the duration of the disruption.

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