A pedestrian has been seriously injured in a collision in Dublin city centre.
It happened on O'Connell Bridge on Friday afternoon.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and the man was taken to hospital.
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Gardai have described his injuries as “serious”.
Motorists have been urged to avoid the area where possible.
The southbound section of O'Connell Bridge is currently closed and is expected to remain closed throughout the afternoon.
A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: “Gardai are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision that occurred on O'Connell Bridge, Co Dublin this afternoon.
"A male pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
“The southbound section of O'Connell bridge is currently closed and is expected to remain closed throughout the afternoon. Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
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