M1 motorway closed as firefighters battle lorry fire, with long traffic delays




Commuters are experiencing long delays in Dublin this evening as the M1 northbound remains closed due to a vehicle fire.
Dublin Fire Brigade have been battling the blaze for a number of hours as units attempt to bring a lorry fire under control.
Firefighters battling a blaze on the M1 this evening. Photo: Dublin Fire Brigade.
Images shared by the DFB showed firefighters dousing the vehicle that appears to be filled with rubbish.
Firefighters battling a blaze on the M1 this evening. Photo: Dublin Fire Brigade.
The road is completely closed since around 4pm and it has resulted in severe delays for commuters in the evening rush hour.
Firefighters battling a blaze on the M1 this evening. Photo: Dublin Fire Brigade.
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