Emergency services are at the scene of a serious road traffic collision involving a double decker bus as multiple people have reportedly been injured with one “trapped under”. One person has also tragically lost his life, according to a government official.
The incident involved a Bus Éireann vehicle on North Earl Streeti n Dublin, Ireland, this afternoon (February 5) According to local reports, several people, including the driver, have been taken to hospital.
The incident has resulted in Talbot Street being closed from Gardiner Street. Marlborough Street is closed from Cathal Brugha Street.
According to RTE, multiple people have been hit by the bus and at least one person was also trapped under the vehicle.
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has since confirmed that one person has died and three others have been hospitalised after a bus struck pedestrians
A Garda spokersperson has said: “Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a serious road traffic incident involving a bus on North Earl Street, Dublin 1 today Thursday, February 5, 2026.
“Talbot Street is closed from Gardiner Street. Marlborough Street is closed from Cathal Brugha Street. Local diversions are in place. No further details are available at this time.”
A spokesperson for Bus Éireann told Dublin Live: “Bus Éireann can confirm that this afternoon, 5 February, one of our vehicles was involved in an incident in the Talbot Street/North Earl Street area of Dublin city. The vehicle was not in service at the time of the incident.
“Emergency services and Bus Éireann personnel attended the scene. Bus Éireann is offering its full support to the relevant authorities and will provide any additional assistance required. No further information is available at this time.”
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