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16th Jun 2016

Two people hospitalised after Temple Bar archway roof partially collapses

Colm Boohig

The pair have been treated for minor injuries.

Two people were left with injuries after the roof of an archway partially collapsed in Temple Bar on Wednesday evening, according to RTÉ.

The incident occurred in Merchant’s Arch, close to the Ha’penny Bridge, with the Dublin Fire Brigade and Gardaí called to the scene.

Traffic in the proximity was delayed for some time in the aftermath.

Although both people were taken to hospital with their injuries, neither is thought to be in serious condition.

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