Motorist drove wrong way in Jack Lynch Tunnel

Driver accused of 21 counts of dangerous driving and one count of endangerment where he allegedly created a substantial risk of death or serious injury to other road users

It is alleged the Avensis was driven the wrong way down the eastbound bore and continued on the South Link until the exit for Curraheen when officers lost sight of the car. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

A motorist who failed to stop for gardaí drove against one-way traffic in the westbound bore of the Jack Lynch Tunnel, forcing oncoming cars to take evasive action.

That was the allegation made against a young man accused of 21 counts of dangerous driving and one count of endangerment where he allegedly created a substantial risk of death or serious injury to other road users.