Over 4,000 accidents, breakdowns and incidents on M50 — Ireland's busiest road

Heavy traffic on the M50 at the N4 interchange on what is the country's busiest road. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Ireland's busiest road has seen more than 4,100 accidents, incidents, and breakdowns since the start of January last year.

Spills of hazardous material, burning cars, loose animals, and vehicles driving in the wrong direction were among the incidents logged.