The President has offered her “deepest condolences” to the family of a pedestrian in his 80s who died after being struck by a double-decker bus in Dublin.

Three others were injured in the incident on the pedestrianised North Earl Street shortly after 12:30pm.

The crash at the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street, near the beginning of the pedestrianised area, involved a Bus Éireann double-decker.

Two other pedestrians: a man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s; were taken to hospital after the incident for injuries described as “non-life-threatening.

However, the man’s were additionally described as “serious”.

The driver of the bus, a woman aged in her 50s, was also taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Emergency Response

An Garda Síochána responded to the incident with Dublin Fire Brigade and ambulances.

A tent was erected around the crash site and a garda cordon has been put in place.

The front window of the bus has been smashed.

Gardaí, who are treating the incident as a crash, said investigations are ongoing.

They have appealed for witnesses to the collision to come forward.

Dublin Fire Brigade said more than 20 firefighter/paramedics and advanced paramedics responded.

Luas Green Line services were suspended between Parnell Street and St Stephen’s Green for a time.

A private ambulance leaves the scene on Talbot Street
A private ambulance leaves the scene on Talbot Street (Brian Lawless/PA)

ESB and public lighting crews were also requested at the scene because a streetlight was downed in the crash.

Bus Éireann Response

Bus Éireann said it was “deeply saddened” to confirm there was a fatality and several injuries.

The company’s chief executive, Jean O’Sullivan, said: “We are profoundly saddened by this tragic incident.

“On behalf of everyone at Bus Eireann, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.

Our thoughts are with all those affected at this very difficult time.”

Bus Éireann said it is offering its full support to the relevant authorities as their investigations continue.

Tánaiste Simon Harris said he was “deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic bus crash”.

“My thoughts are with the family of the person killed and with those injured,” Mr Harris said.

“I am very grateful to our emergency services for their response.”

The scene on Talbot Street in Dublin city centre
A tent was erected around the crash site and a garda cordon was put in place (Brian Lawless/PA)

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, who is an elected TD for Dublin Central, said she was “devastated” to learn of the crash and thanked emergency responders.

“My thoughts are with the family of the deceased and all of the people who were struck or caught up in this collision, with their families, friends, and loved ones, and with everyone affected by what must be a very frightening experience.”

By Bairbre Holmes and Cillian Sherlock, Press Association

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