Traffic chaos as parts of M50 closed due to multiple collisions

Commuters are facing traffic chaos this evening as emergency services deal with two major incidents on the M50.

Traffic has come to a standstill and motorists are being warned to expect serious delays.

#M50 Northbound temporarily closed at Tallaght as we deal with a 4 car RTC, traffic diverting at J11. @M50Dublin @aaroadwatch @LiveDrive pic.twitter.com/iWN2uV6QCe

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) August 3, 2017

The middle and right lanes at J11 Tallaght are blocked as a result of a four car pile up. Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene and diversions are in place.

DUBLIN: Collision remains on the M50 n'bound just before the M1 Interchange with three lanes blocked. Delays from J5 https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) August 3, 2017

A second incident on the M50 northbound just before the M1 interchange has left three lanes blocked.

Meanwhile, AA Roadwatch are reporting heavy delays on the M50 southbound “due to onlookers to the crash”.

It is not known yet if anyone has been seriously injured following the collisions.