Lucky escape as driver spots fallen bridge

TRAIN passengers on the busy Dublin to Belfast route had a narrow escape yesterday when a viaduct on the railway line north of Malahide collapsed.

The collapsed line was first spotted by the driver of the 6.07pm train travelling from Balbriggan to Pearse Station. It is believed he was approaching the site at around 6.30pm. The driver had passengers on board but stopped in time.

Iarnród Éireann said initial examinations suggest subsidence caused the structure to give way. A full investigation into the incident began last night. Up to 20 metres of the bridge collapsed.