Watch: truck crashes into Dart level crossing gates

Drivers and rail passengers experienced significant delays as damaged gates removed

CCTV caught a truck damaging Merrion gates level crossing today. Full services resumed with delays of up to 15 minutes. Pics: Irish Rail

Drivers and rail passengers experienced significant delays in Dublin after a truck damaged level crossing gates in Sandymount on Wednesday.

North and south bound Dart and Commuter services were delayed by up to 30 minutes as a result of the incident. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route as repairs are ongoing.

Services have since resumed although Irish Rail has warned of delays.

A spokesman for Irish Rail said the truck, which was transporting multiple cars, crashed into and damaged the gates before driving away.

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Vehicle registration details were caught on CCTV and have been passed onto gardaí, he said.