By Cate McCurry, PA
Two motorcyclists have been killed in a road collision on the M50.
The collision, which occurred between junction nine Red Cow and junction seven Lucan northbound, involved two motorcycles and a truck.
Gardai confirmed the men, aged in their 50s and 60s, died at the scene.
The truck driver was uninjured.
A spokesman for An Garda Siochana said they are aware of graphic images of the collision being shared across social media and messaging services.
They have appealed to the public not to share this material as it is “disrespectful to the deceased and their family and friends”.
The road, which was closed for a number of hours as gardai investigated the incident, has now reopened fully.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area following the crash.
Gardai said the road crash happened at around 2pm.
Forensic Collision Investigators have concluded a technical examination of the scene, gardai said.
Motorist are advised to follow the diversion route from J9 N'bound back to J7 as shown in the photo. All lanes are expected to remain closed for a number of hours. Please avoid the area if possible. Traffic is extremely heavy on both sides of the motorway. #m50safety pic.twitter.com/8PVLRXogkU
— M50 Dublin (@M50Dublin) June 3, 2022
Earlier on Friday, garda traffic Twitter account stated that the M50 Northbound would be closed for a number of hours while emergency services attend the scene.
“Traffic travelling on the N7 Northbound should also try to avoid the area or take an alternative route,” it added.
Gardai have asked any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, who were travelling on the M50 Northbound before Junction nine prior to the road being closed or to any road users who may have passed the scene to make it available.
