Gardaí issue statement after a ‘fatal’ accident on M50

Gardaí are currently on the scene.

The Gardaí have made a statement about the M50 closure this afternoon. Taking to Twitter, it has been confirmed that there has been a fatal accident and Forensic Collision Investigators are currently at the scene. They also confirmed that the road will be closed at the M50 Finglas exit for a "number of hours," however those passing the junction are asked to "remain focused" on driving. The statement read:

"Serious RTC on Slip Road at junction 5 M50 Finglas (North Bound) will remain closed for a number of hours as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are at scene. RTC involves truck and a car. "Update: This RTC has now been confirmed a Fatal RTC and Gardaí are at scene. Slip Road will remain closed for a number of hours. Passing motorists on the M50 Northbound at junction 5 are requested to remain focused on their driving and not cause unnecessary delays."

Update: This RTC has now been confirmed a Fatal RTC and Gardaí are at scene. Slip Road will remain closed for a number of hours. Passing motorists on the M50 Northbound at junction 5 are requested to remain focused on their driving and not cause unnecessary delays.

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 24, 2019