‘Consider different route' warning for drivers after multi-vehicle crash on busy Irish motorway amid delays on M50
Across the roads this morning debris, breakdowns and traffic are causing chaos for motorists.
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The M1/N1 collision was reported just before 8.30am this morning between J5 Balbriggan and J4 Donabate headed southbound.
The crash occurred seven kilometres south of the Stallmullen area, impacting Lane 2.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland warned: "Delays to your journey will occur. Consider a different journey route or start time.
"When approaching the collision location, drive with caution, reduce your speed and obey instructions from emergency services."
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On the M50 a breakdown involving a car or motorbike has also added to delays this morning.
The breakdown happened between J11 Tallaght and J12 Firhouse.
The breakdown is sitting at Lane 1 and drivers are warned to approach with caution and reduce speed.
Minor delays are expected as a result of the breakdown.
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And in the midlands, debris on the road is impacting motorists outside the capital.
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Debris is sitting on the M6/N6 eastbound between J7 Moate and J6 Moate, around two kilometres outside Moate.
Transport bosses have warned that delays will occur for road users as a result of the obstruction.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland warned: "Due to the nature of the impact of the debris, delays to your journey will occur.
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"When approaching the area please drive with caution, reduce your speed."
And further along the same stress debris is also causing delays.
This debris is sitting in Lane 1 between J14 Ballinasloe and J13 Athlone headed eastbound.
This is just three kilometres west of the Athlone area with bosses warning once again: "delays to your journey will occur."
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IRISH RAIL SCHEDULE CHANGES
Trains in Kildare are running 15 minutes behind this morning due to an earlier incident.
Irish Rail suspended services through Kildare for a time this morning, however they have since resumed.
Irish rail bosses have confirmed services will return to normal operating times throughout the day.
The rail bosses have also confirmed they are extending train times in Galway due to an upcoming festival.
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The Galway Arts Festival – Microscosmos Parade will take place tomorrow.
As a result the 10.25pm Galway/Athlone service will be deferred to 11pm.
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An M50 breakdown is just one of today's delays
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