Ireland

M50 reopens following bin lorry fire near toll bridge

Commuters face evening of road and rail disruptions after Irish Rail suspends Phoenix Park tunnel services

The bin lorry on fire on the Westlink Bridge on southbound carriageway of the M50 on Tuesday night. Photograph: KildareWeather/X
The bin lorry on fire on the Westlink Bridge on southbound carriageway of the M50 on Tuesday night. Photograph: KildareWeather/X
Glen Murphy
Jack White
Tue Dec 16 2025 - 22:46 • 2 MIN READ

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Glen Murphy

Glen Murphy

Glen Murphy is an Irish Times journalist
Jack White

Jack White

Jack White is a reporter for The Irish Times