Dublin firefighters were called to O’Connell Bridge on Sunday after a jet ski on the River Liffey crashed.
Crews from Dublin Fire Brigade HQ and Dolphins Barn responded to the incident under the bridge.
A jet ski user had collided with the bridge and was knocked from the watercraft.
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It is understood that the bridge sustained damages in the crash, as reported by Dublin Live.
Dublin Fire Brigade posted about the incident on their Twitter page and said: “Firefighters from HQ and Dolphins Barn responded to an incident under O'Connell Bridge yesterday evening.
“A jet ski user collided with the bridge knocking them from the ski, rendering it unusable and a hazard to safe navigation of the river.”
They also shared two photos, which show engines on the bridge above and the scene below.
In Ireland, jet-ski users must be 16 years of age or over and wearing a life jacket. Those who breach can receive a fine of €150, Dublin Live reported.
Waterways Ireland said there are by-laws and speed zones in place on the water to ensure people’s safety, and urged the public to follow the guidelines in place.
Users are requested to keep a safe distance, wear a life jacket, always use a kill cord, check weather forecasts and have a means of attracting attention in emergencies.
Dublin Fire Brigade were also called to Dublin Port over the weekend, to attend to a medical emergency on a ship.
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