Major Dublin roundabout closed as car overturns in terrifying early-morning crash

Emergency services closed a major Dublin roundabout for a time on Monday morning after a car flipped onto its roof in a dramatic crash.

The incident happened during rush hour morning traffic on Monday, northbound on the R132 at Seatown Roundabout, Swords.

Emergency services, including Dublin Fire Brigade and ambulance personnel attended the scene and quickly closed the roundabout.

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Shortly after 9am, Dublin Fire Brigade advised: "The R132 at Seatown Roundabout has reopened following a roll over road traffic collision northbound. The road was temporarily closed as recovery took place.

The crash occurred in Swords on Monday morning (Dublin Fire Brigade/Twitter)

"Firefighter/Paramedics from Swords fire station responded to the incident."

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