US EditionPart of Luas Services Closed for at Least Week After Fire
Fire caused damage to George's Dock bridge and Luas infrastructure, suspending services while authorities assess safety and plan repairs, officials said.
- On Tuesday night, a significant fire erupted beneath the Luas bridge at George's Dock in Dublin, causing disruption to tram operations between Connolly Station and The Point stop.
- The fire's cause remains unknown, with uncertainty about whether a gas line or electrical cables triggered the blaze beneath the steel bridge.
- Firefighters managed to contain the fire by 11:30pm with the support of multiple fire trucks, a foam unit, a water tanker, thermal imaging equipment, and by drawing water from the River Liffey, assisted by crews from Gas Networks Ireland.
- Luas operator Transdev suspended services between Connolly and The Point, stating the disruption may last while engineers assess fire damage, bridge safety, and infrastructure, including overhead power lines.
- Engineers from the local council and national transport authorities will need to assess the damaged bridge to determine the necessary repairs and establish when Luas services can safely restart.
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