Seven buses destroyed in Dublin arson attack

Gardaí in north Dublin are investigating a suspected arson attack on a bus depot early this morning.

Gardaí in north Dublin are investigating a suspected arson attack on a bus depot early this morning.

Seven buses were destroyed by fire at the Eirebus Depot in Blanchardstown. The tour operator's depot on Corduff Road is believed to have been attacked between 3 and 3.15am.

No one was injured in the attack.

Eirebus was established in 1971 and provides coach tours for the domestic and international market. It has more than 40 buses in its fleet.

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