Motorists told to avoid Dublin Airport after truck crashes into vehicles

The incident occurred at approximately 7.20pm on Wednesday outside Terminal One and on the departure road of Dublin Airport. 

Gardaí are at the scene of an incident at Dublin Airport where a truck veered out of control and struck a number of other vehicles.

The incident occurred at approximately 7.20pm on Wednesday outside Terminal One, on the departures road of Dublin Airport. 

Cars and a bus were damaged and it is understood a number of people received minor injuries.

The truck continued to travel down the road before coming to a stop at the Circle K garage.

The cause of the crash was not immediately clear but gardaí are investigating if a medical emergency involving the driver of the truck had occurred.

Motorists are advised to avoid the Dublin Airport complex where possible due to road closures as Gardaí conduct a technical examination of the scene.

In a statement, gardaí said: "A number of cars were damaged and it is understood that a number of persons received minor injuries.

"Motorists are advised to avoid the Dublin Airport complex where possible due to road closures as gardaí conduct a technical examination of the scene."

A statement from the Daa said: "A number of minor injuries were reported, none of which are life threatening. Some of those injured have been brought to hospital."

At 9.30pm, Dublin Airport tweeted: “Following a road traffic collision this evening, the departures road & main exit road are currently closed but expected to reopen once the Garda forensic team conclude their work.

“Diversions are in place & those travelling to @DublinAirport are advised to extra time for journeys.”