“Rubbernecking” appears to be at the root of the problem.
Two collisions on the M50 southbound have caused traffic chaos in the capital this morning and although the collisions have since been cleared, the effects are still very much being felt as people make their way to work.
The collisions occurred on the M50 southbound before J5 Finglas this morning, causing the right lane to be blocked as a result.
DUB: Two crashes on M50 southbound before J5 Finglas blocking right lane with delays from J4 Ballymun. Take care. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) February 25, 2016
DUB: Two collisions on the M50 southbound before J5 Finglas have been cleared from the right lane. theAA.ie.Roadwatch
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) February 25, 2016
Two seperate minor collisions M50 southbound between junctions 5 and 6. Traffic slow in the area. Extra care needed
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 25, 2016
Both collisions were cleared shortly after 7.30am, but some people are going to be making excuses for being late this morning if the following tweets are anything to go by.
https://twitter.com/jwbirch/status/702771004888711168
Typical nosey Irish people…. Crash on the other side of the m50 but traffic crawling my side with everyone rubber necking 😤😤 #LateForWork
— Kevin Hanlon (@hannolad) February 25, 2016
@GardaTraffic @RSAIreland M50 slowdown's and crashes caused by events on other direction lane. Should we obscure?
— Mr.alhrbi (@DCtoday) February 25, 2016
The M50 northbound today proves the people of Dublin are the worst rubber neckers in the history of planet earth 🚗💥🚕 👀
— baz brock (@Bazzyb85) February 25, 2016
#accident #m50 #avoid
Southbound on the m50 motorway #Dublin pic.twitter.com/Gasc9bAYYG— Strudel Bakery (@strudelbakery) February 25, 2016
Queues from j5 northbound m50, any reason why?
— Christine Ahern (@thecheekykiks) February 25, 2016
People of #M50 Northbound:STOP RUBBERNECKING YOU BUNCH OF TWATS 😈😈😈😈
— Aoife Ní Mhurchú (@Smurfjocks) February 25, 2016
Stay safe behind the wheel, folks.
