All road users have been urged to avoid the area if possible.
Update: 5.25pm, 3 June.
Gardaí have confirmed that a fatal road crash took place on the M50 Northbound shortly before 2pm on Friday (3 June).
In an update, a Garda spokesperson said the motorway remains closed between Junction 9 and Junction 7 with diversions in place as the collision is investigated.
“Gardaí are advising all road users to avoid the area if possible as traffic is currently extremely congested,” they said.
“Gardaí are also advising all road users on the N7, intending on travelling on the M50 Northbound to avoid the area or take alternative routes if possible.”
An Garda Síochána are now appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage, including dashcam footage, who were travelling on the M50 Northbound before Junction 9 prior to the road being closed or who may have passed the scene are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Lucan Garda Station on 01 6667300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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A serious road crash has occurred on the M50 Northbound on Friday (3 June).
Gardaí have said they are currently at the scene of the collision and that the road is currently closed between junctions 9 and 7 northbound with diversions in place.
Dublin Fire Brigade has also attended the crash.
In a statement, Gardaí are encouraging all road users, if possible, to avoid the area.
They have also urged all road users on the N7 Northbound to try and keep away from the area or take alternative routes if possible.
*Traffic Update*: The M50 Northbound is closed between Junction 9 and 7 due to an incident. Local diversions are in place. Avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/dDzNtjt7Ps
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 3, 2022
In a Twitter post on Friday afternoon, M50 Dublin posted an image with the caption:
“Motorists are advised to follow the diversion route from J9 N’bound back to J7 as shown in the photo [see below].
“All lanes are expected to remain closed for a number of hours.
“Please avoid the area if possible. Traffic is extremely heavy on both sides of the motorway.”
Motorist are advised to follow the diversion route from J9 N'bound back to J7 as shown in the photo. All lanes are expected to remain closed for a number of hours. Please avoid the area if possible. Traffic is extremely heavy on both sides of the motorway. #m50safety pic.twitter.com/8PVLRXogkU
— M50 Dublin (@M50Dublin) June 3, 2022
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